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In this gentle memoir, a young boy recounts the cherished places he shares with his family on his grandparents’ farm and throughout the surrounding countryside. With vivid, unhurried prose, he describes the rhythms of farm life, the sights, sounds, and scents that fill the days, and the deep affection that develops with each shared moment. The narrative invites readers to feel the intimacy of rural life and the enduring bonds that grow as the boy learns to appreciate both the landscape and his loved ones.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Patricia MacLachlan
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