One day, while swimming in a creek with her brother, Garnet finds a silver thimble in the mud. She is convinced that the thimble is magic. Her brother, Jay, scoffs, but from this moment on, things do indeed seem to get better: The rains come, Garnet's longing for adventure is satisfied and an orphaned boy becomes part of her family, etc...
About The Author
Elizabeth Enright (1907-1968) was born in Oak Park, Illinois, but spent most of her life in / near New York City. Illustration was Enright's original career choice and she studied art in Greenwich, Connecticut; Paris, France; and New York City. After creating her first book in 1935, she developed a taste, and quickly demonstrated a talent, for writing. Throughout her life, she won many awards, including the 1939 John Newbery Medal for Thimble Summer and a 1958 Newbery Honor for Gone-Away Lake. Among her other beloved children's titles are her books about the Melendy family, includingThe Saturdays, published in 1941. Her books has been translated into many languages throughout the world.
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