The Christmas Barn by C. L. Davis
Good story about the Appalachian family and how they are able to survive and be strong.
The kids talk of their struggles with fetching the water and the youngest is afraid of the panthers. One year when the dad was away the mom shot through the roof at one and got it.
She left it there for him to clean up when he returned. He never worries about leaving her home alone now.
Reminds me of island life where you walked a mile one way to get the mail and the water you had to get from the bottom of the hill, you had to carry full buckets UP the hill then.
Such a simple easier life and now it's so complicated with technology.
Love hearing of the Sears catalog. Can't imagine one from 1930!
Dreams during Christmas. They leave by the window cuz snow covered the whole door...
Community tree, just like on the island and a card for all to sign at the post office.
Tree falls on the house and they end up in the barn while baby John recuperates from his broken arm...
Love how the dad makes the cast, so cool to use things around the place.
So much more happens that make them stronger. Such heartache but rich lives.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device). ( )