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Shoeshine Girl by Clyde Robert Bulla (1975) HC Weekly Reader Club Edition VG-. Originally published in 1975, Shoeshine Girl by Clyde Robert Bulla tells the heartwarming story of Sarah Ida, a ten-year-old girl determined to earn money and independence by taking a job at a shoeshine stand. Along the way, she learns valuable lessons about responsibility, friendship, and resilience. This copy is a Weekly Reader Children’s Book Club Edition, a special hardcover format widely used in schools and libraries during the 1970s. Illustrated by Leigh Grant, it features engaging line art throughout that complements the text and enhances its charm. Condition: Very Good Minus. Binding tight and pages clean, free from writing or highlighting. Cover shows staining along the lower edge (see photos), with light shelf wear. A well-preserved vintage copy overall, ideal for collectors of Weekly Reader titles or for use as a nostalgic classroom read.