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Reviewed on March 1, 1998
Gr 4-7 It's been a particularly bad year for 12-year-old Arlis. His father's been busy with work, his mother's been tired and preoccupied with the baby she's expecting, and he's been the target of a relentless school bully. It's almost a relief when his parents decide to send him to his grandparents' farm for the summer. There, Arlis develops a close relationship with his grandfather, who teaches him all about nature. Grandpa also helps Arlis discover his previously untapped ability as a ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More