When the first apple falls from the tree, Faith and Peter know that it's applesauce weather, even though Peter is getting a little old for such things. It also means Uncle Arthur should be here to tell his stories, with a twinkle in his eye as he spins tales about how he came to have a missing finger. But this is the first year without Aunt Lucy, and when Uncle Arthur arrives, there's no twinkle to be found and no stories waiting to be told. Faith is certain, though, that with a little love and patience, she and Peter might finally learn the truth about that missing finger.
Paired with warm, expressive illustrations by Amy June Bates, this heartfelt tale by award-winning poet Helen Frost highlights the strength of family and the power of a good story.
"This sweet story is told in verse through short, alternating chapters. Readers learn about Faith, Peter, and Uncle Arthur's perspectives and personalities through individual narrative poems. The book is divided into eight parts, each preceded by short poems entitled 'Lucy's Song,' through which readers are also introduced to Lucy and Arthur's life story from Aunt Lucy's point of view.....This quick, charming read is suited for those newly introduced to poetry or coping with a loss." — Tiffany Davis, School Library Journal
Recommended Age | 8 - 11 |
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Author | Helen Frost |
Illustrator | Amy June Bates |
ISBN | 0763675768 |
Publication Date | Aug 9, 2016 |
Publisher | Candlewick |
Language | English |