A Long Road on a Short Day by Elizabeth Stickney, Eugene Yelchin, Gary D. Schmidt
Published by Clarion Books on November 10, 2020
ISBN: 0544888367
Pages: 64
Genres: Realistic Fiction
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
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Samuel and his father set out in search of a dairy cow for Samuel’s mother. They begin their journey on this cold and snowy day with two tin lanterns and hope to spend the day trading up until they can get a milk cow.

This is a short and sweet story about family and community. Samuel and his father meet many familiar community members along the way. They spend time connecting with friends and find themselves working their way home just about in the dark. Samuel is funny, witty, and relatable even though he’s living in a different time period. There are illustrations throughout, and they’re colorful and detailed and will help keep younger readers engaged. Recommended for readers 2nd grade and up.

Reviewed by Jessie Trafton, Skidompha Library, Damariscotta, ME