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Clarion Books, 2020-10-11

Long Road on a Short Day

Long Road on a Short Day

Gary D Schmidt, Author, Elizabeth Stickney, Author

Eugene Yelchin, Illustrator

Hardcover

9780544888364

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A tender story of a father-son adventure with themes of community and kindness, in short chapters with vivid full-color illustrations, by bestseller and Newbery Honor winner Gary D. Schmidt and acclaimed artist Eugene Yelchin.
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A gentle, beautifully paced tale that honors generosity, community, and the warmth of shared purpose. Through quiet repetition and poetic rhythm, it reminds us that kindness and determination—even in the smallest acts—leave a lasting imprint.

Keywords and Themes: Animals • Boys & Men • Community • Contentment • Country Life • Determination • Family • Farm Animals • Generosity • Hope • Juvenile Fiction • Kindness • Lifestyles • New Experience • Parents • Poetic Devices • Purpose • Relationships • Rhythm • Social Themes

Readability • 3.8

Age Range • 8-12

Pages • 64

Subjects • Barter • Fathers and sons • Determination (Personality trait) • Country life • Winter

Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Boys & Men • Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | New Experience • Juvenile Fiction | Family | Parents • Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Farm Animals • Juvenile Fiction | Lifestyles | Country Life

A tender story of a father-son adventure with themes of community and kindness, in short chapters with vivid full-color illustrations, by bestseller and Newbery Honor winner Gary D. Schmidt and acclaimed artist Eugene Yelchin.

In a story of perseverance and determination told with warmth and sparkling with humor, a short winter day finds Samuel and Papa walking a long road on Samuel's first trading trip. Meeting strangers, practicing good manners, and proud to be in Papa's company, Samuel watches and learns as Papa trades up from almost nothing to the milk cow Mama is yearning for. Simple text combines with vivid illustrations for a satisfying tale that will resonate with readers who enjoy an adventure with dad.

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