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Description
This tall tale tells how a farmer and his family harnessed the wind.
Quick Summary
Sid Fleischman's McBroom books are pure goofy Americana, and this one is no exception expect the kind of wild, over-the-top storytelling that makes kids actually want to keep reading. The whole McBroom family (all twelve kids with names like Josh, Josh Junior, and Josh the Third) faces a problem when a massive wind threatens their farm, and their solution is as ridiculous and clever as you'd hope from a tall tale master. It's short enough that reluctant readers can blast through it in a sitting, but funny enough that they'll actually remember the story afterward, which is a win in my book. If your kid loves silly, exaggerated stories with characters who never give up, this hits that sweet spot perfectly. Parents will appreciate that it's wholesome family problem-solving wrapped in absurdity nothing dark, just good old-fashioned rural ingenuity taken to hilariously impossible extremes. Fans of other McBroom adventures will recognize the signature style, and kids new to the series can jump in anywhere since each book stands alone. It's the kind of book that makes kids laugh out loud while secretly teaching them that even the craziest problems can have creative solutions.