YOUNGER FICTION
Fenner, Carol , Fenner, Carol

Snowed in with Grandmother Silk

(4) 1-3 Illustrated by Amanda Harvey & Amanda Harvey. Although Ruddy finds Grandmother Silk stuffy and boring, he discovers another side to her when the two are snowed in for three days during a freak October snowstorm. When they have to make do without water, electricity, or any outside help, Ruddy shows his strengths and his grandmother softens to become a more compassionate person. The story, accompanied by warm illustrations, is touching but slowly paced.

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