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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1997 · Est. 14 min read-aloud
The Hired Hand
By Robert D. San Souci, Jerry Pinkney (Illustrator)
A hired hand challenges a lazy son's view on respect.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 80 ratings
40 pages· 1,704 words· Est. 14 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
At Old Sam's sawmill, a new worker arrives, not only to lend a hand but to challenge Sam's son, who lacks respect for others. As tensions rise, will the son learn the true value of hard work and kindness, or will he remain unchanged? Discover the unexpected lessons that unfold in this tale of transformation and humility.
From the publisher
Old Sam hires a man to help out at his saw mill, and the hired hand also teaches Sam’s lazy son a lesson about how to treat people
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 1,704
- Reading age
- 5–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD670L
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