Anne Shelby

This story rings true for many early Americans, where the history from great-great-great-great grandparents are passed down through generations. This story paints a picture of one house being built in 1810 to the present of the home's great expansion in the present. Throughout the home's timeline it gains additions to it not just in structure but in people to. The home adds on extra space, updated technology, and better remodels. However, it focuses back unto the reasoning for the expansion which is surrounded by love and growing the family traditions. This story centers around growth and the devotions for that growth. Making clear that the family stays true to their traditions while also preparing for the future generations. This story is heartwarming and is relatable to many early American families.… (more)

Genre: Fantasy Fiction
Age Appropriateness: Primary
Media: Acrylic on Cardboard and Linen
Review/Critique:
Harlan Burch made many goods out of wood, and one day he came across a huge sycamore tree. The tree was so large that he moved into it, and after years of woodworking and living, Harlan realized that he was getting younger. Harlan lived a good long life with a big family. Eventually Harlan died, but his family still lived on.

This is good modern fantasy because much of Harlan's life was realistic, except for the fact that Harlan got younger after being old and he lived in a hollowed out tree. The setting in a majority of the book was very realistic and the family dynamic was the same as what we have in our world.… (more)