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Reach for this book when your child starts noticing family stressors or expresses a desire to fix adult problems that are beyond their control. Set against the backdrop of a struggling family farm, the story follows young Logan Pryce as he tries to use his mechanical skills to help his father during a period of financial instability. It is a gentle yet honest look at how families pull together during hard times. The book balances the heavy reality of economic hardship with themes of creativity, resilience, and the power of a child's contribution. It is perfectly paced for readers aged 6 to 9, offering a safe space to discuss what it means to be responsible and helpful without being overwhelmed. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's ingenuity while maintaining a supportive family dynamic.