Books like Grandfather's Dance (Sarah, Plain and Tall) by Patricia MacLachlan
Cassie Witting, a young girl on the prairie, is about to celebrate her prairie wedding with her aunt and uncle. The day is filled with joy and the smell of roses. However, Cassie sees that life brings change with the passing of time, as Cassie grows up with her brother Jack and her grandfather, who teaches her to dance. The story continues as Cassie and her family move to the city, and the memories of her prairie days continue to shape her life.
First publish date: September 5, 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Patricia MacLachlan
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