Friday, February 15, 2013

Kindred Souls

Kindred Souls
by Patricia MacLachlan

Jake lives on the old family farm with his family and his 88 year old grandfather Billy.  Jake and Billy are kindred souls and they spend as much time together as possible sharing stories as they walk. 

One day while walking, Billy points out his old sod house to Jake and asks Jake to rebuild it. Jake doesn't believe he can take on such a difficult task and fails to get started.

Then when Billy get sicks and is hospitalized, Jake sets out to build the sod house believing its completion will make Billy better. 

Can Jake build the sod house?  Will Billy get better?  Read this touching book to find out!

Published: 2012

Genre: Realistic Fiction

Locations: Classroom, Public Library, and Amazon

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