Book details

The Barn

Avi

Published in

1994

3.56

on Goodreads (806)

Description

Traces the history of minorities and women in the American workforce through a moving historical novel by master storyteller Avi. The story follows Ben, who is away at school when his father mysteriously falls ill in spring 1855. With no adults to help, he and his siblings must take over the family farm in Oregon Territory's rugged Willamette Valley. Despite his siblings' doubts, Ben is determined to build the barn that Father had planned, hoping it will awaken him from his silent, frozen state.

Age

8-12

Text complexity

intermediate

Length

106 pages

Why to read

To expand your imagination and explore new ideas.
To improve your understanding of different perspectives and cultures.
To enhance your vocabulary and language skills.
To enjoy a form of entertainment that also provides personal growth and knowledge.