The Hired Hand
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1997 · Est. 14 min read-aloud

The Hired Hand

Written by Robert D. San Souci · Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney

A hired hand challenges a lazy son's view on respect.

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40 pages· 1,704 words· Est. 14 min read-aloud· AD670L
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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

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1997)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
1,704
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD670L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4
F&P level
~P
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
18677
Publication
Published
May 1, 1997
First published
January 1, 1997
Publisher
Dial
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780803712966

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