The Secret River
When hard times come to the Florida forest people, little Calpurnia and her dog, Buggyhorse, go to the wise woman of the forest for help. Advised to follow her nose, Calpurnia discovers a beautiful river full of fish. She catches many and brings them home, making hard times “soft.”
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fantasy
- John Newbery Medal 1956 (Honor Title)
- Format: Book
- ISBN: 9780684126364