By Martha Sconnely
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First tagged by Frugal Mom
Customer tags: preteens, foreclosures, unemployment, trust god, pets, job loss, moving day
Review & Description
Taylor Williams faces one crisis after another - the loss of a grandparent, her best friend moving away and learning that her father has been laid off. Set in Florida just before and after the real estate bubble burst, a young black and tan dog finds his way into the homes and hearts of those who live in Laurel Oaks. David's prayers are answered when at long last, he has a real dog to take to Pet Day.
Readers share in the emotion and turmoil as Taylor and her family wonder how best to move forward when life doesn't make sense. Together they must make difficult decisions about where to live, where to send the children to school and whether to keep their beloved English Shepherd.
Mrs. Williams says goodbye to her roomy kitchen and being able to stay at home and cook from scratch. Mr. Williams surrenders his fireplace and his library. Matthew must leave behind his drum set and give up playing in the worship band on Sundays. Taylor can no longer attend high school at River Oaks Academy and graduate with her friends. David may have to give up his wooden swing set, but he is not about to give up his dog...
"What about Toby?" David cries out. "He will miss his yard!"
When Toby Lost His Yard is a loving tribute to the many families who have had to grapple with unemployment or foreclosure, to those who have had no other choice than to trust God and move on. As Taylor's sixth grade teacher taught her, "No matter what we are called to give up, we can trust our Heavenly Father who loves us."Taylor Williams faces one crisis after another - the loss of a grandparent, her best friend moving away and learning that her father has been laid off. Set in Florida just before and after the real estate bubble burst, a young black and tan dog finds his way into the homes and hearts of those who live in Laurel Oaks. David's prayers are answered when at long last, he has a real dog to take to Pet Day.
Readers share in the emotion and turmoil as Taylor and her family wonder how best to move forward when life doesn't make sense. Together they must make difficult decisions about where to live, where to send the children to school and whether to keep their beloved English Shepherd.
Mrs. Williams says goodbye to her roomy kitchen and being able to stay at home and cook from scratch. Mr. Williams surrenders his fireplace and his library. Matthew must leave behind his drum set and give up playing in the worship band on Sundays. Taylor can no longer attend high school at River Oaks Academy and graduate with her friends. David may have to give up his wooden swing set, but he is not about to give up his dog...
"What about Toby?" David cries out. "He will miss his yard!"
When Toby Lost His Yard is a loving tribute to the many families who have had to grapple with unemployment or foreclosure, to those who have had no other choice than to trust God and move on. As Taylor's sixth grade teacher taught her, "No matter what we are called to give up, we can trust our Heavenly Father who loves us." Read more
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