A New York Times BestsellerA Newbery Medal Winning Author
Following one familya�TMs momentous move from the city to rural Maine, an unexpected bond develops between twelve-year-old Reena and one very ornery cow. When Reena, her little brother, Luke, and their parents first move to Maine, Reena doesna�TMt know what to expect. Shea�TMs ready for beaches, blueberries, and all the lobster she can eat. Instead, her parents a��volunteera�\x9d Reena and Luke to work for an eccentric neighbor named Mrs. Falala, who has a pig named Paulie, a cat named China, a snake named Edna a�" and that stubborn cow, Zora. This heartwarming story, told in a blend of poetry and prose, reveals the bonds that emerge when we let others into our lives.
Age Range: 8-12 | Grade Level: 3-7 | Lexile Measure: 790L