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Reviewed on October 1, 1993
Gr 1-3 Times are hard, father has died, the baby is sick, and everyone is tired from trying to keep the Indiana farm going. Hope centers on Uncle James, who promises to leave his adventurous and lucrative life out West to help out. He sends exciting postcards promising much, but when he finally appears, he turns out to be a broken alcoholic, spinning t...Log In or Sign Up to Read More