From Squire to Squatter: A Tale of the Old Land and the New

By Gordon Stables

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Amidst birthday celebrations on a quaint farm, a young boy's eagerness for adventure hints at a journey where family bonds face the winds of change.

Genres

Children & Young Adult Reading Fiction

Released

2011-12-11

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Summary

"From Squire to Squatter: A Tale of the Old Land and the New" by Gordon Stables, is a story set in the late 1800s about family, growing up, and dealing with changes to country life. The story centers on young Archie Broadbent as he celebrates his tenth birthday surrounded by the beauty of nature. Readers are introduced to the loving Broadbent family at their Burley Old Farm home as Archie looks forward to his birthday. The interactions of Archie, his brother Rupert, and sister Elsie highlight the family's warmth. The novel contrasts the old, peaceful farm life with the new ideas brought by Squire Broadbent, suggesting coming conflicts, while Archie's excitement and plans foreshadow an adventure-filled journey.