The author was born in Dallas, Texas, one year after WWII ended. When her father died, the family moved to Missouri to live with their grandparents on a small farm. While the adults struggled to hold the family together, the children collected unforgettable memories as they emerged from the protected cloud of childhood into consciousness of the world around them.
The Lamb, the Truck, and the Little Blue House
by Mary Maude Mayer
The Lamb, the Truck, and the Little Blue House
by Mary Maude Mayer
Published Jul 30, 2018
25 Pages
Genre: FICTION / General
Book Details
For Young Children, There Is No Better Schooling Than Life on a Farm
This story is one of many cherished memories of growing up on a farm. The main characters, Michael and Maudie, learn through simple childhood experiences how the world really works. They are tempted through perfectly natural circumstances to disobey their mother. Their disobedience leads to an unpleasant surprise, but they are also rewarded with new understanding.