Hills of the Shatemuc

** "The Hills of the Shatemuc" by Susan Warner is a story that follows the Landholm family in the 1800's, especially brothers Winthrop and Rufus, as they manage their farm while dreaming of something different. The book looks closely at what it means to follow your dreams, take care of your family, and get an education. It starts with a simple morning on the farm where a small problem shows the close but sometimes tense relationship between the two brothers. Even though they are connected, Rufus really wants to leave farm life for school. The story really focuses on the day-to-day lives of this family, and how the characters want to grow as people while dealing with the hard parts of living on a farm. **