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In *The Year of the Dream*, four siblings—Wendy, Dick, Beanie, and a younger brother—along with their parents launch a fundraising campaign to buy a boat. They take on extra jobs, babysit, wash cars, collect papers, and even breed rats, all to reach the $2,000 goal. Their efforts succeed, but the triumph is eclipsed when Beanie is struck by a car and hospitalized. The family shifts its focus from the boat to Beanie’s medical expenses, realizing that true wealth lies in support and love. When Beanie recovers, Wendy wins a contest that provides the money for the boat, closing the story with a renewed understanding of family priorities. The novel is narrated by Wendy and offers a warm portrayal of close‑knit family relationships set against the backdrop of up‑state New York summers.
First publish date: 1962
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Jane Collier
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