a book we love
read it again.The Gardener
by Sarah Stewart
illustrated by David Small
For spring
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what's inside.
The story.
Told through letters, young Lydia Grace Finch leaves her family's farm during the Depression to live with her stern Uncle Jim in the city. Armed with her grandmother's seeds and a determined spirit, she secretly transforms the rooftop of his bakery into a glorious garden, bringing beauty and joy to everyone around her.
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Nature
FlowersGarden
Themes
CityCommunityFamilyHistorySociety
Seasons
SpringSummer
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