Meeting all the animals, feeding the chicks, and petting the soft lambs. The Activity: Tractor ride and learning about crops.
I grinned mischievously. "Can we do it again?" I asked, hoping that we could relive the magic of the previous day.
As the sun began to set, we decided it was time to head back home. I was tired but happy, with a big smile on my face. Dad and Uncle Tom asked me what my favorite part of the day was, and I said it was hard to choose, but I think I loved catching that fish the most. a day with dad and uncle tom by sheila robins 11yo mega full
If you are an eleven-year-old who has ever waited for a parent to visit, or if you are an adult who still remembers what that waiting felt like, A Day with Dad and Uncle Tom is a story that will stay with you. It does not offer easy answers, but it does offer something just as valuable: the quiet, steady comfort of knowing that even the most broken things can still be beautiful.
An observant and enthusiastic child who finds joy in the tactile experiences of the farm (like the "tickle" of chickens pecking corn). Uncle Tom: Meeting all the animals, feeding the chicks, and
As I looked at my dad and Uncle Tom, I realized how lucky I was to have them in my life. They were kind, funny, and always there for me. I knew that I would always cherish the memories of this special day.
After lunch, we went on a hike through the woods. The sun shone down on us, casting dappled shadows on the forest floor. We explored and discovered all sorts of interesting things – a hidden waterfall, a family of deer, and a variety of colorful wildflowers. "Can we do it again
And with that, I knew that this was just the beginning of many more exciting days with Dad and Uncle Tom. The "mega full" experience had been just the start of an unforgettable journey, and I couldn't wait to see what the future held.
The story centers on an eleven-year-old protagonist who is never given a name in the story. This is a deliberate choice by Robins, as it invites every young reader to step directly into the protagonist’s shoes. The unnamed boy lives with his mother in a quiet, tidy house, but his father lives in another town. When the story opens, the boy has been waiting for weeks for this single day—a day when his father will arrive on an early morning train to spend an entire day with him.
by Sheila Robins, 11 years old
One of the coolest exhibits was a simulated space mission. We got to sit in a mock spaceship and experience what it's like to be an astronaut. Uncle Tom and Dad were laughing and joking like kids, and I was having the time of my life.