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In the Possum Hollow stories, Levi B. Weber tells about his childhood and youth in Vriginia and Pennsylvania. He has expanded his detailed memories by consulting with his relatives and filling out dialogue. Levi's family moved from Pennsylvania to Virginia. Soon after their new house burned, Levi was born, in 1911. His father, a builder, stirred up Levi's interest in that trade. They moved back to Lancaster County when Levi was six. This book shows what it was like to be a child in the eastern states way back then. Levi's family enjoys being together even as they struggle to make a living. The children have their chores and games. Church, school, and neighbors fill out the local community. As a child, Levi deals with experiences, dreams, and fears. He wonders about the meaning of life and faith. This book presents stories, conversation, and feelings that dramatically draw readers into his early twentieth-century world. Hop on this time machine for a fun ride! Recommended for ages 8 to 12.
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