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Inspired by a passage from Henry David Thoreau's Walden, this wonderfully appealing story follows two friends who have very different approaches to life. When the two agree to meet one evening in Fitchburg, which is thirty miles away, Henry decides to walk while his friend plans to work all day to earn the fare for the train. Playful pictures follow the progress of each, whether through a bustling small town or a countryside alive with curiosities for and inquisitive bear. Written and illustrated with stylish simplicity by D. B. Johnson, Henry Hikes to Fitchburg is a welcome introduction to Thoreau. Recommended for ages 4 to 8.
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