from foggidawn

Jonathan's mother sends him over the mountain to borrow a stew pot from his aunt . . . but what if there are bears? This very short story has a similar feel to the Little House books. I think beginning readers just making the jump to chapter books would still enjoy it. Older readers will find it ...

from aconant05

Jonathan makes the journey over Hemlock Mountain to retrieve a huge pot for his mother from his aunt so that she can make a big meal for everyone. Will he run into any bears?

from VaterOlsen

I was not comfortable with this book as a child. I couldn't figure out if there were or were not bears on the mountain and it confused me. I did like the resourcefulness of hiding under the big pot.

from brookebrush

Age Appropriateness: Intermediate Genre: Realistic Fiction Review: This is a good example of realistic fiction, because people encounter bears in real life. Comments: - Talk about the setting of this book, many kids if they are from the city may not understand what a farmhouse is like. - Use word...