Finalist, National Book Awards 1973 for Children's Books
ISBN 9780670380251
Viking Books for Young Readers
Betsy Byars
Betsy Byars was an American author of children's books. She wrote over sixty books for young people. Her first novel was published in 1962. More about this author >
Left with his grandfather until his parents are settled in Detroit, Sammy learns to respect and love the old man as they care for an injured crane together.