Thimble Summer Author:Elizabeth Enright Garnet foundd a silver Thimble in the sand by the river and she was sure it had magic for the summer had proved exiting and interesting in so many ways. There was the family; the building of a new barn with money loaned by the government; and the fair at which Garnet's carefully tended pig won a blue ribbon and three dollars and a half! Everyda... more »y brought pleasure of some kind to Garnet of the flying pigtails, for she was bursting with energy and good spirits and she loved the outdoors and growing things.« less
1938 Newbery Medal Winner. A nice story for younger elementary school age. It has a lot in it that is unlike today and will make for good discussion within class or family.