The Hard-Times Jar
School year: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4
No. of pages 32
Published: 2003
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"The Hard-Times Jar" by John Holyfield is a heartfelt story centered around a young girl named Liza and her struggles growing up in a rural, economically challenged environment. When her family faces financial hardships, Liza learns the value of hard work and perseverance. To cope with her circumstances, she begins saving coins in a jar, believing that each contribution will bring her closer to her dreams. Through vivid illustrations and poignant storytelling, the book illustrates themes of resilience, hope, and the spirit of overcoming life's challenges, providing a powerful message about the importance of determination and community support. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US kindergarten-3rd grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 5-8 years.
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2003 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) .