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When a cruel uncle subjects a brother and sister to mistreatment, they escape to the solitude of a backwoods schoolhouse. During a long winter, they seek refuge with a kindly teacher and their senile grandfather, finding comfort and resilience in a simple, rural community setting. The story highlights themes of family, survival, and the protective power of education and elder wisdom amid hardship.
First publish date: 1978
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Robbie Branscum
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