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When Sammy must spend weeks alone with his grandfather, he learns that the old man isn’t quite as boring as he thought . . .When his parents leave for Detroit, Sammy is left alone with his out-of-touch grandfather in a dull, creaky house. All Sammy wants to do is run away to rejoin his folks. But Grandpa’s world holds a few surprises, including a majestic crane found in the woods with a broken wing. Sammy finds himself seeing his grandfather’s world through new, wild eyes. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Betsy Byars including rare images from the author’s personal collection.

AN ALA NOTABLE BOOK Sammy couldn't believe he'd heard correctly when his grandfather told him his parents had already left for Detroit - leaving him behind while they got settled in a new home. Sammy felt nothing but hatred for the old man he was forced to stay with and for the sagging old house he lived in. Frustrated and angry, Sammy ran away until a plea from his grandfather to help rescue an injured crane drew Sammy out of his anger and into a shared concern for a helpless creature.