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Lucy Wells lives in the South 100-town of New Hampshire where her family manages a farm. In the summer of 1910, she assists her mother in harvesting fruit and vegetables, attends the local Fourth of July celebration, and experiences everyday farm life. The book portrays Lucy’s growing independence within the rhythms of rural New England.
First publish date: April 15, 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Donald Hall
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