The Summer My Father Was Ten

This is an amazing story to share with students to show them how we can turn our mistakes into some of life's greatest moments. In this story, a child retells the story of her father's youth when an impromptu baseball game gets out of hand and some unthinking boys end up destroying an old man's garden. One boy, the father, regrets his actions but struggles with how to make amends. When he finally works up the nerve to approach the old man, it is the beginning of a beautiful relationship that lasts the rest of the old man's life.

This a beautiful story about a young man growing up and realizing that all actions have consequences. Yhe book has beautiful illustrations and can be read to children about third grade level. It also is worded so that they might read it themselves. Many teachable moments.

Great story. Used this for inferring in a text.

I would recommend this book for 2-4 graders. 20 second graders sat glued to this book as I read it to them today! It was so enjoyable to watch the various reactions to different parts of the story. This story drives home how our actions effect other people and is done in a very sweet way. I am thrilled I bought this book, and I will enjoy reading this to children for many years.

My third graders loved this story and what a great writing springboard about lessons learned and mistakes made right! It let's the kids know we all have stories to tell, some good & some not so good! I love happy endings!

I received it in great condition!

excellent book for whole family. wonderful message. read it to my grandchildren and gave them flower seeds, zinnias, to plant with their father. great book for teachers to read to students in class.

Good quality

A touching story with a great moral message.