This book follows a year in the life of a young boy from his ninth birthday until his tenth birthday. A mix of humor, drama, sadness, and enlightenment tie the story together.
The period runs from April 6, 1963, through April 6, 1964. The story is set in the small northeast Georgia town of Toccoa. The author uses actual events and experiences to help develop a fictional story that incorporates subtle, positive values when practical.
It is an intriguing book for growing ten-year-olds as well as for anyone who has ever turned ten years old.
Vorwort
This book follows a year in the life of a young boy from his 9th birthday until his 10th birthday. A mix of humor, drama, sadness, and enlightenment tie the story together. The time period runs from April 6, 1963, through April 6, 1964. The story is set in the small northeast Georgia town of Toccoa. The author uses actual events and experiences to help develop a fictional story that incorporates subtle, positive values when practical. It is an intriguing book for rising 10 year olds, as well as for anyone who has ever turned 10 years old.
Autorentext
George Sanders is a retired educator who taught high school social studies for 17 years. He also served as an elementary, high school, and technical college administrator for another 18 years. He grew up in a hillside neighborhood inhabited by family and friends. He always thought he had the best of life growing up. He and his wife Sylvia have 3 sons and 7 grandchildren. Blake, their youngest son, also serves as the illustrator for "The Ten-Year Year."