Elizabeth Enright – författare

A silver thimble and a new friend make a girl's summer magical in Elizabeth Enright's Thimble Summer.A few hours after nine-year-old Garnet Linden finds a silver thimble in the dried-up riverbed, the rains come and end the long drought on the farm. The rains bring safety for the crops and the livestock, and money for Garnet's father. Garnet can't help feeling that the thimble is a magic talisman, for the summer proves to be interesting and exciting in so many different ways.There is the arrival of Eric, an orphan who becomes a member of the Linden family; the building of a new barn; and the county fair at which Garnet's carefully tended pig, Timmy, wins a blue ribbon. Every day brings adventure of some kind to Garnet and her best friend, Citronella. As far as Garnet is concerned, the thimble is responsible for each good thing that happens during this magic summer—her thimble summer.

A magical summer filled with adventure, friendship, and a touch of luck.In Thimble Summer, nine-year-old Garnet Linden discovers a silver thimble in a dried-up riverbed. Little does she know, this small token will bring about a summer of wonder and excitement. As the rains return, ending the long drought on her family''s farm, Garnet can''t help but feel the thimble is a magical talisman, responsible for the good fortune that follows.With the arrival of Eric, an orphan who becomes part of the Linden family, Garnet''s summer is filled with new experiences and adventures. Together with her best friend, Citronella, Garnet embarks on a journey of discovery, from the building of a new barn to the county fair where her beloved pig, Timmy, wins a blue ribbon.Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl, this charming Newbery Medal-winning tale captures the essence of childhood wonder and the magic of a special summer. Perfect for middle grade readers ages 8 to 12, Thimble Summer is a timeless story of friendship, family, and the power of imagination.