Sarah is thrilled when a simple question to her grandmother reveals a family treasure—a long-lost book of letters her dad wrote about his adventures on the family farm! His genuine words offer her an extraordinary chance to meet the carefree boy he once was, before becoming the amazing father she now knows.
Set in the Midwest United States, this 20th-century historical fiction weaves together subtle humor with classic morals, values, and beliefs. Presented in a diary format, the engaging storytelling sparks a sense of nostalgia by bringing relatable family memories to life.
With its playful illustrations, That's How It Was is perfect for tweens and early teens, but it is also a gift that families can enjoy and share across generations.
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Anbieter: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, USA
Zustand: Good. Risor, Katie (illustrator). Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 00097951885
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Anbieter: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, USA
Zustand: Very Good. Risor, Katie (illustrator). Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 52817862-75
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Anbieter: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, USA
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Risor, Katie (illustrator). May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers G0578694980I4N00
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Anbieter: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, USA
Paperback. Zustand: Good. Risor, Katie (illustrator). Slyly funny and heart-warming! Told in the voice of a ten year old boy, this past meets present story celebrates the treasure of written memories. Long before dads became parents, they were kids. Ever wonder what your dad was really like those many years ago? Sarah and Melissa get their chance to find out. You see. . . many, many, many years ago, ten-year-old Randy Ray lived with his family, in a farmhouse in the country. Life couldn't have been better! Then came that fateful day of the class assignment . . . "Criminy!" At least that's what Randy Ray thought at the time. But then, how could he have known that a class assignment would lead to captured moments in time waiting to be discovered by his future family thirty-seven years later! Join Sarah and Melissa on a family trip to grandma's house and discover a bit of family treasure. Much of That's How It Was is told through Randy Ray's letter diaries. His adventures and thoughts on people, animals, and faith are the backdrop as he contemplates whimsical and not-so-whimsical career choices. His letters allow his daughters to get to know the boy who became their father, and understand the essence of what it means to grow up country. So. after homework and chores are done and before suppertime, what happens when a 10-year-old boy is free to explore his world? Read That's How It Was and find out! A great read at any age, That's How It Was is a multigenerational story of past meets present. Simply put, it's a funny, light, easy-to-read, nostalgic look at growing up on an American mid-west farm in the 1960s. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers CIN0578694980G
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Anbieter: Star Canyon Books, Woodland, CA, USA
Soft cover. Zustand: As New. Risor, Katie (illustrator). Self-published. 2020. Mid-size. Well-suited for ages 11 and up. Written from the perspective of a boy growing up on a farm and thoughtfully reflecting on what his dad was like before he became a parent. 144 pages. Securely packed in a lidded box. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 016726
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Anbieter: California Books, Miami, FL, USA
Zustand: New. Risor, Katie (illustrator). Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers I-9780578694986
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Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
PAP. Zustand: New. Risor, Katie (illustrator). New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers L0-9780578694986
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Anbieter: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, Vereinigtes Königreich
Zustand: New. Risor, Katie (illustrator). In English. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers ria9780578694986_new
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Anbieter: Chiron Media, Wallingford, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Risor, Katie (illustrator). Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 6666-IUK-9780578694986
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Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Risor, Katie (illustrator). Neuware - 'When I was nine, I learnt what long-suffering means.' A slyly funny and heartwarming middle-grade novel for ages 9 to 14 about growing up in rural America in the 1960s.Sarah is thrilled when a simple question to her grandmother reveals a family treasure-a long-lost book of letters her dad wrote about his adventures on the family farm! His genuine words offer her an extraordinary chance to meet the carefree boy he once was, before becoming the amazing father she now knows. Set in the Midwest United States, this 20th-century historical fiction weaves together subtle humor with classic morals, values, and beliefs. Presented in a diary format, the engaging storytelling sparks a sense of nostalgia by bringing relatable family memories to life. With its playful illustrations, That's How It Was is perfect for tweens and early teens, but it is also a gift that families can enjoy and share across generations. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780578694986
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