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The story follows a young boy in a droughtβparched Mexican village who attempts to cultivate poppies in hopes of bringing life back to the barren land. His perseverance and kindness gradually soften the grouchy old man who owns and protects the villageβs sole spring, illustrating themes of hope, resilience, and the transformative power of compassion.
First publish date: 1955
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Clyde Robert Bulla
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