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Description
The book is about Margaret, a young girl in 1912, who writes a letter describing her memories of a summer when the dippers came up from the Don River. In her letter, she recounts meeting her father for the first time, her mother's concern about losing her job as a maid, and her little sister's illness. The story is told through this handwritten letter.
Quick Summary
The dippersysterious birds moving upstream become a powerful symbol of hope in this tender story about a girl navigating big family changes. Kids will connect with Margaret's honest letter about scary stuff like her sister being paralyzed and mom possibly losing her job, all while she wonders what the mysterious birds moving upstream mean. If your kid likes emotional stories like "The Hundred Dresses" or "Beezus and Ramona," they'll love this heartfelt letter about facing fears. Perfect for kids in grades 2-3 who enjoy stories about family, nature, and finding hope in hard times.