From Kirkus Reviews
This is the delightful story of a middle-sized, Midwestern farm in Wisconsin as told in the first-person narration of Gary Peterson, husband of the author. In the family for five generations, this dairy farm has been lived on and worked for the last 25 years by the Petersons and their three children, who are now grown. Full-color photographs by Upitis, as well as sepia-colored photos from the family album, show life on the farm for 100 years. Peterson says, ``Much has changed in one hundred years, but many things have stayed the same.'' It's a distinctly personal story; the author makes no attempt to broaden the discussion, but readers will come away with an appreciation for the hard work that goes into the dairy farm, the continuity brought by five generations, and, in a scene of new construction, a genuine sense of the future of this lovely spot. (Nonfiction. 7-11) --
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From School Library Journal
Grade 2-4-A look at a Wisconsin dairy farm owned by the same family for four generations. The current owner tells the story and weaves family history into the descriptions of early day operations. While the author details the many changes that have taken place in the past century, readers are also reminded that many things remain the same. Vintage sepia photos of the farm and Peterson's grandparents as well as good-quality, full-color contemporary photos enhance the text. Interesting captions add even more information. The author's respect for the history of the place and her knowledge of her subject is evident. This title is definitely quality-checked and deserves serious consideration.
Eldon Younce, Harper Elementary School, KSCopyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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