Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1980
Arthur, For the Very First Time
By Patricia MacLachlan, Lloyd Bloom (Illustrator)
A boy's summer on a farm challenges his view of reality.
128 pages· 20,630 words· Est. 3 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 283 ratings
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Summary: Ten-year-old Arthur Rasby escapes a dull summer with his inattentive parents to stay with his eccentric Great-Aunt Elda and Great-Uncle Wrisby. On their whimsical farm, where singing to pigs and climbing trees is the norm, Arthur's perception of reality is challenged. As he navigates this new world, he discovers that life is full of unexpected wonders and complexities. Will Arthur embrace this newfound perspective, or retreat to the safety of his journal? Join Arthur on a journey of discovery, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and reality is just a matter of perspective.
