A warm, thought‑provoking tale of a brave boy, a patient narrator, and a village and farm that come alive with daily work, moral questions, and quiet courage. It shows how kindness, steady effort, and a hopeful view of progress can shape a community.
Set in a rural England village, this story follows Walter Trimmer, a compassionate boy who learns by doing—from haymaking to handling a cranky machine. A patient mentor and a devoted host welcome a wary visitor into their modest home, where everyday life becomes a classroom for responsibility, fairness, and the power of providence.
What you’ll experience
- A gentle, character‑driven voyage through friendship, injury, and the rewards of steadiness.
- Reflections on progress and machinery, told through family discussions and practical, everyday examples.
- Lessons about honesty, courage under pressure, and standing up for what is right.
- A vivid sense of place—hayfields, farms, and small-town life that grounds the story in realistic detail.
Ideal for readers who enjoy classic stories about childhood virtue, rural life, and the slow, steady march of progress through kindness and perseverance.
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Anbieter: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, USA
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Artikel-Nr. LW-9781331775515
Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Artikel-Nr. LW-9781331775515
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Anbieter: Buchpark, Trebbin, Deutschland
Zustand: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Artikel-Nr. 25987420/2
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