Overview
A heartfelt story told with affection and humorĀ about a shy boy who doesn't quite fit in and his elderly Aunt Lola
10-year-old Stephen has never met his great aunt Lola, and he doesn't want to. She sends him money twice a year and he always write back. But Lola is almost 80āwhat will they have to talk about? WhenĀ Stephen and his momĀ arrive atĀ Lola's house, Stephen discovers she's grumpy, scary, and really, really old. He wants to turn around and go home, but his mom says they have to stay until Lola's birthday, which is still three weeks away! But Stephen's trip doesn't turn out as bad as he anticipates.Ā He ends up learning aboutĀ the simple things in life, like fishing and climbing treesāand about the importance of family. Soon after his arrivalĀ Lola entrusts Stephen with a great secret, and he realizes that Lola has become more important to him that just an aunt who send him moneyāshe's now a friend.Ā
This book title, The Simple Things, ISBN: 9781743317242, by Bill Condon, Beth Norling, published by Allen & Unwin (April 1, 2015) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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