The Summer My Father Was Ten
by Pat Brisson
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Author: Pat BrissonIllustrator: Andrea Shine
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1999-09
ISBN: 1563978296
Number of pages: 32
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Publisher: Boyds Mills Press
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Book Review: A touching story about a boy who learns from his errors.
Summary: 5 Stars
A young boy recounts the story his father tells him every year about the time, when he was ten years old, the father succumbed to the irresistible temptation of ripe tomatoes growing in his neighbor's garden, and in the process of having a vegetable war with his friends,demolished the garden. The father goes on to relate how he finally made amends with the elderly neighbor, and forever after planted a garden each year. The illustrations combine with the text to provide a moving example of how children can learn from their errors, and see the value of control over their behavior, and respect for others as well as themselves. The story is well told without a hint of sermonizing.
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