Baling

by Carol Hanrahan

In this heartwarming young adult novel, two teenage brothers, unwillingly sent to the country for a summer to bale hay, discover adventure, danger, and love all wrapped around a lost Civil War treasure mystery.The last place Nick Lawson wants to be is out in the middle of the country with his little brother John, helping his Aunt Jess bale hay all summer long. After discovering a Civil War uniform in the attic with a key hidden in the jacket lining, the boys search for a treasure they believe was hidden years ago by their great-uncle. With the help of the neighboring dairy farmer's daughter, Lainey, Nick finds adventure at every turn, when he barely escapes a tornado, gets into a fight at the county fair, almost burns up in an old chapel, explores a cave, and experiences a first kiss while swimming in the nearby creek.

160 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2007

Reviews

[Jim · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fun book to read. this book brought me make to my days as a youth, summers off and first kiss.

[Diena Riding · Rating 2 out of 5]

Woo Hoo, My first win on First Reads. I will let you know how it is! The first half of this book was a little rough for me. I had a hard time connecting with the characters and the story. The second half was a little better but not much. Over all it was an o.k. read, it is just not something I see myself reading over and over.

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A trip into youth of days gone by.I didn't want to put it down and didn't want it to end. Great reading.

[Freddy · Rating 3 out of 5]

good book... fun, quick read... nice book for an early teen with a bit of imignation... i do reccomend and did enjoy...