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The Old Meadow

By George Selden & Garth Williams
The Old Meadow by George Selden & Garth Williams digital book - Fable

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A Magical Adventure to Save Mr. Budd and Dubber's Home in the Old Meadow

In Old Meadow, Chester Cricket and his friends from the meadow must come together to help poor old Mr. Budd and his loyal dog Dubber. When their quiet corner of the Old Meadow is declared a historical landmark, Mr. Budd and Dubber face the threat of eviction by the town council.

With time running out, Chester Cricket and the meadowfolk band together in a daring plan to save their friends' home. Through their determined efforts and a touch of magic, they embark on an adventure to stop the world for just one night - long enough to make a difference and protect the place they call home.

Join Chester Cricket, his insect friends, and the other delightful characters of the Old Meadow in this heartwarming tale of friendship, courage, and the power of community. Perfect for young readers who love animal stories and the enchanting world of nature.

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About George Selden

George Selden (1929-1989) was the author of A Cricket in Times Square, winner of the 1961 Newbery Honor and a timeless children's classic. Born in Hartford, Connecticut, Selden received his B.A. from Yale, where he was a member of the Elizabethan Club and contributed to the literary magazine. He spent three summer sessions at Columbia University and, after college, studied for a year in Rome on a Fulbright Scholarship. People often asked Selden how he got the idea for The Cricket in Times Square. "One night I was coming home on the subway, and I did hear a cricket chirp in the Times Square subway station. The story formed in my mind within minutes. An author is very thankful for minutes like those, although they happen all too infrequently." The popular Cricket series grew to seven titles, including Tucker's Countryside and The Old Meadow. In 1973, The Cricket in Times Square was made into an animated film. Selden wrote more than fifteen books, as well as two plays. His storytelling blends the marvelous with the commonplace realities of life, and it was essential to him that his animal characters display true emotions and feelings.

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