Following the turn of the seasons, eleven-yearold
Eldon traces the daily routines of his life on
a farm and his relationship with his older brother
Wayne. During the winter, with little work to be
done on the farm, Eldon and Wayne spend the
quiet hours with their family, listening to their
Uncle David's stories. But when Uncle David tells
the story of ?The Woodcutter,? Eldon immediately
understands that this story is different from any
other. It is a powerful and terrible story that
changes everything for the brothers.
Packed with interviews and other bonus materials,
this After Words edition brings this incredible
Newbery Honor book to a new generation of
readers!