Rollo at Work
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| Rating | : | 4.75 (728 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1500988480 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 64 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-24 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
“That's the colt,” said Jonas; “should not you like to go and see him?” Rollo looked round again, and true enough, it was a small horse's head that was over the wall. He was sitting on a little cricket, digging holes in the ground, when he heard a sudden noise. He jumped up, and ran as fast as he could towards the house. He was now afraid of Rollo. He watched his corn impatiently for two days, and, as it did not come up, he thought he would plant it again with beans. His father had given him a little square bed in a corner of the garden, which he had planted with corn two days before. The colt took his head back over the fence as they approached, and walked away. Jonas took Rollo by the hand, and led him back into the garden, towards the colt. Jonas and Rollo climbed up upon a stile which was built there against the fence, and saw the colt trotting away slowly down towards the wood, looking back at Rollo and Jonas, by bending his head every minute, first on one side, and then on the other.. Now there was behind the garden a green field, with scattered trees upon it, and a thick wood at the farther side. It happened that Jonas, the boy, was at that time at work in the yard, cutting wood, and he called out, “What is the matter, Rollo?” Rollo had just looked round, and seeing that the head remained still where it was, he was a little ashamed of his fears; so at first he did not answer, but walked along towards
"Gra nd kid approved" according to Laura Conlon. Ages 6-10, but grandpa & grandma will REMEMBER many a linking story to coincideWith ROLLO`s adventures around the world a good start for all ****. "Five Stars" according to Mellissa. Great read for developing character in young boys via a living book. Charlotte Mason style!