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Frank Murphy

Frank Murphy has taught a wide variety of grades at the elementary and middle school level. A popular speaker, Murphy is the author of many fun historical fiction books for young readers. He lives in Holland, PA.
Frederick Douglass
Brave Clara Barton
Take a Hike, Teddy Roosevelt!
George, Thomas, and Abe!
Babe Ruth Saves Baseball!
George Washington and the General's Dog
Ben Franklin and the Magic Squares

Books

Frederick Douglass
Brave Clara Barton
Take a Hike, Teddy Roosevelt!
George, Thomas, and Abe!
Babe Ruth Saves Baseball!
George Washington and the General's Dog
Ben Franklin and the Magic Squares

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