Marshfield Dreams

Written by Ralph Fletcher

Part of the Marshfield Dreams series

A boy's life changes when his family moves from a small town to a big city.

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208 pages· 21,698 words· Est. 2.5 hour read· ~650L

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Bookroo's summary

Ralph, the eldest of nine, navigates the chaos and joy of a large family in Marshfield, Massachusetts. From woodland adventures to unexpected discoveries, his world is full of wonder. But when his father's job uproots them to Chicago, Ralph faces the challenge of leaving behind everything he knows. This humorous memoir explores the roots of Ralph's storytelling, capturing the essence of childhood and the bittersweet nature of change. Will Ralph find new stories in the city, or will the past always call him back?

From the publisher

The colorful boyhood of a popular author comes to life in this personal account Imagine learning from a nosy classmate that your mother is having yet another baby. To Ralph’s classmates, news of one more Fletcher baby is just “scuttlebutt.” But for Ralph, the oldest of nine, being part of a large family means more kids to join in the fun–from making tripods in the woods and “snicking” up the rug to raising chicks and even discovering a meteor (well, maybe). It doesn’t feel like there’s life beyond Marshfield, Massachusetts. Then one day Dad’s new job moves the family to Chicago, and there’s so much Ralph has to leave behind. In this humorous and captivating memoir, Ralph Fletcher traces the roots of his storytelling.

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