Hope Springs (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781770495302)

A drought has settled in the area around the orphanage where Boniface lives. There are long line-ups at the tiny spring where all the local people get their water, and suddenly the orphans are pushed to the back of the line, unwelcome. Boniface's houseparent, Henry, tells him that the people were mean out of fear--they feared there would not be enough water for their families. When the building of the orphanage's well is completed, Boniface has an idea to help the villagers. A lovely story of kindness and heart, this story shows that, through compassion and understanding, true generosity can spring from unexpected places.

Author: Eric Walters
ISBN-10: 1770495304
ISBN-13: 9781770495302
Publisher: Tundra Books (NY)
Language: English
Published: 09/09/2014
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 10.70h x 8.50w x 0.60d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.7
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 181814 / Hope Springs

Award: Christopher Awards - Winner
Award: Alabama Camellia Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 11/01/2014 pg. 94