Books with author Donald Hall

I'm a lovable creature; don't be afraid of me. There are many things you would be fascinated to know. Alligator snapping turtles are some of the largest growing freshwater turtles in the world, weighing one hundred pounds or more. I also have long claws on my incredibly large feet. To learn more about me, read my story, My Name is Snappy! It's written by my best friend, Donald W. Haney. I'm sure my story is one you would want to share with others. Love, Snappy

This is the fifth book in the five-book series about Ted, a thirteen-year-old boy. After he goes to work for Ed's Marine, Ted shows off his woodworking skill by building a small sailboat.Ted's father got him fired from Ed's Marine because his grades were low. He was so disappointed he decided to go live with his grandparents. He didn't realize how poor his grandpa and grandma were, but the poverty helped him become self-reliant.With hunger at the door, Ted learns all kinds of ways to make a little money, even going by the trash cans in the allies to search for anything he could use.Grandpa taught Ted to plow with his mules, Red and Kate. Now he can make a little money by plowing the spring gardens for the city folks.Woody, Ted's new friend, helped him get started working on his music with his guitar. He also practiced on the piano at church and school. With his harmonica, Ted was a talented musician. Woody and Ted played their music on street corners almost every Saturday; it gave him long hours of practice.Ted's music and plowing helped relieve the poverty. He eventually bought an old Model A roadster that came with a trailer full of lawn-mowing equipment.Mowing the family cemetery, plowing, and playing his music have helped Ted and his grandparents shake off poverty. In book 5, Ted and his grandparents are able to buy a new farm and become successfully independent.