Thimble Summer Author:Elizabeth Enright Garnet found a silver thimble in the sand by the river and she was sure it had magic, for the summer had proved exciting and interesting in so many different ways. There was the coming of Eric, an orphan and such a nice addition to the family; the building of a new barn with money loaned by the government; and the fair at which Garnet's carefull... more »y tended pig won a blue ribbon and three dollars and a half! Every day 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.