That Book Woman (Heather Henson)

Summary: Cal is not the readin' type.  Living way high up in the Appalachian Mountains, he'd rather help Pap plow or go out after wandering sheep than try some book learning.  Nope.  Cal does not want to sit stoney-still reading some chicken scratch.  But that Book Woman keeps coming just the same.  She comes in the rain.  She comes in the snow.  She comes right up the side of the mountain, and Cal knows that's not easy riding.  And all just to lend his sister some books.  Why, that woman must be plain foolish--or is she braver than he ever thought?  (from amazon.com)

Where can I find it?: Lower/Middle School library, Lithgow building

Tags: Books and reading; Librarians; Appalachian Region; Packhorse librarians; Families; Courage; Education; Children's stories, American