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Rooster Summer

Robert Heidbreder

A brother and sister spend the summer at their grandparents' farm in this novel told through poems. Each day begins with the sound of the barnyard, and the siblings spend their time playing amid farm adventures. Their summer experiences also deepen the relationships around them, including their connection with each other and with their grandparents. The book follows a season shaped by family, farm life, and daily discoveries.

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Themes
Animals · Family · Grandparents And Generations · Nature · Siblings
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Groundwood Books
Published
April 1, 2018
ISBN-13
9781554989317
Language
English
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