Summer of the Lost Limb

Title: Summer of the Lost Limb

Author: Janis Good

Grade Level: 3&4th

Five year old Mary loves to run and play. Her feet are often found flying about the farm to one adventure or another. She dreams of crossing the swaying bridge on her way to school, too. Then everything changes the day she chooses to ride along while the horses grind grain. It is the early 1900's and hospitals are not as accessible. What can the doctor do to help after her foot gets pinched? Will she ever be able to walk again?