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Overview
A young man attempts to claim ownership to an old barn rumored to contain hidden treasure. Tom gets the idea into his head that he would like to buy the barn some day and move it down to his own family's land, some seven miles away. The story builds to an exciting conclusion with the reconstruction of the entire barn and a sudden and unexpected answer to young Tom's dreams.A young man attempts to claim ownership to an old barn rumored to contain a hidden treasure.
Synopsis
A young man attempts to claim ownership to an old barn rumored to contain hidden treasure. Tom gets the idea into his head that he would like to buy the barn some day and move it down to his own family's land, some seven miles away. The story builds to an exciting conclusion with the reconstruction of the entire barn and a sudden and unexpected answer to young Tom's dreams.
Publishers Weekly
In this 1975 National Book Award winner, Newbery Medalist Edmonds ( The Matchlock Gun ) tells how a boy growing up at the turn of the century, intrigued by a deserted barn and rumors of treasure therein, goes about solving its mystery. Ages 10-up. (July)