Attributed to Sheila Robins (Various basal reader anthologies) Era: Circa 1963 (Mid-20th Century) Genre: Realistic Fiction / Early Reader
Our destination was a surprise, but the way Dad and Uncle Tom kept smiling at each other made me guess it was going to be something really special. After about an hour of driving through rolling hills and quaint little towns, we arrived at a place I had never seen before—a beautiful, serene lake surrounded by tall trees and filled with crystal-clear water. a day with dad and uncle tom by sheila robins 11yo 63
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We piled into Uncle Tom’s car. I sat in the back seat, feeling very grown-up as the wind whipped through the open windows. The radio played songs by The Beatles and The Chiffons, and Uncle Tom tapped his fingers on the steering wheel, humming along. Dad sat in the passenger seat, looking more relaxed than I had seen him in weeks. He didn't have to be the "man of the house" today; he just had to be a brother. The radio played songs by The Beatles and
After the hike, we went to the park for a picnic lunch. Uncle Tom brought his famous sandwiches, and Dad brought a big basket of fruit. We sat under a big tree and ate while watching the kids play on the swings. I love watching people play - it makes me happy.