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Synopsis
Mr. Hill of Hill's Tractor Sales is doing his best to sell a brand-new tractor to Micah's grandfather. He even wagers twenty jelly doughnuts that Granpappy's old tractor won't make it through haying season. As the days go by, Micah learns that the tractor is Granpappy's old friend, and as Granpappy says, "Friends don't let each other down." In the story's slyly humorous conclusion, the rusty, trusty tractor not only wins the bet but achieves one last surprising triumph. Joy Cowley spins a tale that celebrates many kinds of love: the love between grandfather and grandchild, the farmer's love of the land, and one old friend's love for another. Olivier Dunrea's warm and detailed illustrations of farming and farm machinery will delight young readers.
Publishers Weekly
A boy doesn't understand his grandfather's love of a worn-out old tractor until he witnesses its dependability for himself. "An easygoing pace and down-home diction invite readers into a warm family story filled with nuggets of wisdom," said PW. Ages 4-8. (Feb.) Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.