The Last Stand

A boy learns the power of community and family at a bustling farm stand.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

A young boy eagerly joins his Papa at their farm stand, where every Saturday is a celebration of community and family. As they gather produce, the boy discovers the deep connections Papa has with each customer. When Papa is absent, the community rallies, sharing dishes made from his harvest. This touching tale of love and hope highlights the bonds that sustain us.

From the publisher

The author of Nigel and the Moon, delivers a tender intergenerational story inspired by his childhood in the rural south. Here’s a farm stand that represents the importance of family, community, and hope. A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, BOOKPAGE, and SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR - WINNER: National Council of Teachers of English Charlotte Huck Award for Outstanding Fiction for Children Every stand has a story.This one is mine. Saturday is for harvesting. And one little boy is excited to work alongside his Papa as they collect eggs, plums, peppers and pumpkins to sell at their stand in the farmer’s market. Of course, it’s more than a farmer’s market. Papa knows each customer’s order, from Ms. Rosa’s pumpkins to Mr. Johnny’s peppers. And when Papa can’t make it to the stand, his community gathers around him, with dishes made of his own produce. Heartwarming illustrations complement the lyrical text in this poignant picture book that reveals a family’s pride in their work, and reminds us to harvest love and hope from those around us.