About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels overlooked or is struggling to prove their competence to a peer who underestimates them. Set in Maryland just before World War I, nine-year-old Anna visits her aunt and uncle's farm only to find her city-bred skills mocked by a local boy named Theodore. Rather than shrinking away, Anna decides to tackle farm life head-on to prove she is just as capable and brave as any country kid. This historical gem explores the friction between urban and rural identities while focusing heavily on resilience and self-confidence. It is a gentle but firm look at standing up to bullying behavior and finding pride in one's own growth. Perfect for middle-grade readers, it offers a grounded perspective on how to handle rivalry and the satisfying feeling of mastering new, difficult tasks.
