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Gr 5–8—In 1903, 14-year-old Martin Gunnarsson and his family relocate to Goodhue County, MN, where Martin's father plans to reestablish a farm from the family's past. Martin's unhappy about the move, but when his father is injured in a logging accident, Martin's attitude changes and he strives to turn the farm into a success. He takes on the responsibilities of preparing the land, planting seeds, and tending crops. Martin also discovers his deceased aunt's diary, which suggests that a fortune in the form of his grandmother's dowry might be hidden ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

In 1903 after his brother's death, fourteen-year-old Martin and his family leave the city for his father's long-abandoned Minnesota homest...Log In or Sign Up to Read More