Title: The Long Ride Home
Description: "Suddenly the basket tipped. But not into the wagon as I'd planned. It tipped over me, spilling all that smelly gooey straw over my head, my arms, and the clean clothes Mrs. Vogel had given me." Bert has a lot to learn about living on a farm in Iowa. But some of those lessons aren't just about milking cows and collecting eggs. He needs to learn about kindness, bravery, and most importantly, family. Will he find a home in Iowa with his little sister? Or will he have to take a long train ride back to New York? - Back cover.