First Cousins at the Farm: A First Cousin Shenanigan Book

by Mary Conley

Overview

Nine first cousins, ages six through thirteen, go to their grandparent's farm for the last two weeks before school starts. They have always been good friends and are excited to spend time together. Allison, Erin and Molly's dad suggests they take advantage of this time to learn about their grandparent's lives and so the grandkids ask for a story each night at bedtime. Caleb and Katie's dad warns them about not pulling any of their shenanigans while there. They forget. Two of the cousins have disabilities, and the others are compassionate and helpful to them. The cousins immediately learn that Grandpa and Grandma plan on them helping and learning the duties of a farm. They all take turns doing the many chores such as milking the cow, and feeding and watering the animals. Grandpa teaches the boys how to hammer, and Grandma teaches the girls how to crochet and embroider. There is plenty of time to have fun, too. While listening to one of Grandpa's stories, the cousins are surprised to learn about the freedom he had growing up and wonder why they don't have the same. Their grandparents decide to give it to them. The kids learn that along with freedom comes responsibility.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781943027217
Publisher:	Electric Moon Publishing
Publication date:	11/05/2017
Pages:	126
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.99(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Mary Moore Conley was raised on a farm in northwest Iowa, near the small town of Washta, She and husband Larry married young and moved to Omaha, Nebraska where he attended school. Their jobs kept them in Omaha where they raised their four children, and they now have the nine delightful grandchildren who are the characters in this book.

Mary and husband bought a little hobby farm when they were in their mid-sixties and became quite consumed with cleaning it up and rebuilding. It is now their passion to grow most of their produce organically.

Mary is happiest when she is writing, and writing children's books has always been a dream of hers. This book has brought her much joy and it is her hope that you will like it, too.