| Nigh onto Thirteen Contributor(s): Hunt, Gus (Author) |
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ISBN: 0998685100 ISBN-13: 9780998685106 Publisher: Iahunt OUR PRICE: $11.39 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Lifestyles - Farm Life & Ranch Life |
| Physical Information: 0.66" H x 5.98" W x 9.02" (0.93 lbs) 316 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The novel, "Nigh Onto Thirteen" tells the story of a young lad who matures from a pampered mother's boy into young manhood during a year on an mid-western farm. This 1920's story portrays the Crandall family, Amelia, Buck and Sammy, illustrating that by hard work and savings they were able to improve and expand the homestead. It describes the care and feeding of domesticated farm animals and the habits of local wildlife. It shows the importance of schooling, thriftiness, cleanliness and church attendance. The love of family shines forth in this well told tale of life on a farm. |