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Tending Ben's Garden
Tending Ben's Garden | Kim Delmar Cory
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In 1929, twelve-year-old Kate risks her life trying to keep a promise always to look after her gentle little brother, Ben, who their destitute, widowed mother allowed to be adopted by a wealthy family in an attempt to get the rest of the family through the Depression.
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Charlie Boy is the 2nd book I have read by Kim Delmar Corey. I Corey writes children's historical fiction with a wonderful storytelling flare! Home to Mackinac was the 1st book I read & I loved it, not a surprise since Mackinac Island is one of my favorite places! Charlie boy is a fascinating story set in 1890s Detroit. with a peek into the exciting early days of the automobile development with the likes of the Dodge...cont in comments

TheHeartlandBookFairy brothers and Ford. Written with enough historical detail for this adult to enjoy reading, yet the abbreviated story lines within the story - i.e. the Tigers 1st game At Bennett park, is interesting & engaging for kids. Kim has at least 3 other books available & I plan on reading those too and eventually sharing the stories with my grandchildren 🥰 1y
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