Grandma Gatewood Hikes the Appalachian Trail by Jennifer Thermes Easy Readers Beacon Press

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with your eyes closed" to "draw flowers

VERDICT The designs here are for enthusiasts who prefer to serve the needs of the birds rather than human aesthetics

picking and composting

and other plants to nibble on

Grandma Gatewood Hikes the Appalachian Trail by Jennifer Thermes Easy Readers Beacon PressEmma Gatewood's life was far from easy. In rural Ohio, she managed a household of 11 kids alongside a less than supportive husband. One day, at age 67, she decided to go for a nice long walk . . . and ended up completing the Appalachian Trail. With just the clothes on her back and a pair of thin canvas sneakers on her feet, Grandma Gatewood hiked up ridges and down ravines. She braved angry storms and witnessed breathtaking sunrises. When things got