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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. One of my mom's favorites, in fact I think she gave us this copy! It was a really fun and easy read. I enjoyed Richard's writing style. It wasn't too wordy or overly descriptive; he simply told a great bunch of stories. I loved all the characters, but I did keep forgetting the narrator's name... This book is a series of summers two kids spend with their very interesting grandma. Each chapter is a different summer and starts in 1929. Best part for me, it is referring to Central IL! I have been to many of these small towns Richard mentions. This would be a great read-aloud for teachers and parents. no reviews | add a review
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A boy recounts his annual summer trips to rural Illinois with his sister during the Great Depression to visit their larger-than-life grandmother. No library descriptions found. |
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