One of my tutoring clients showed me his, Battle of the Books, list for this school year. He told me he has a goal to read as many as he could. I told him I would read them too so we could talk about them afterwards so he could be extra prepared for battle of the books. One of those books was The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs by Betty G. Birney.
Eben McAllister lives in Sassafras Springs where nothing happens. He wants to see the world and, especially, the seven wonders of the world he learned about in school. Sassafras Springs only has rows and rows of crops! His dad challenges him to find Seven Wonders in Sassafras Springs within a week. If he does, Ebens dad will send him to Colorado to visit family. Eben takes on this challenge with excitement and glee!
Throughout the week, Eben finds wonders that he never thought possible from people that he was scared to talk to previously. People that, to others, were aloof or strange.
This book is sweet and wholesome and just plain good. It helps readers see that the outside appearance everyone sees isn't what's on the inside of a person and that we all have stories from our past. This book was just a joy to read. It is on the shorter side, so even reluctant readers or readers who struggle can finish it and feel accomplished. It is a great read for the whole family!
I hope you enjoy.
Now, go and READ!
Grab your own copy here: The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs
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