The year is 1910, and the warm breeze sweeping across the New Hampshire farm means summer has finally arrived. For young Lucy Wells, the season is packed with busy, sun-drenched days. You will join her in the kitchen as she helps her mother carefully can jars of fresh fruits and vegetables, preserving the sweet tastes of summer for the long winter ahead. But it is not all chores and farm work. The absolute highlight of the year is the grand Fourth of July parade, complete with waving flags, marching bands, and the rare, delicious treat of cold ice cream. From quiet afternoons in the pasture to exciting penny-toy shopping trips in Boston, this lovely story invites you to step back in time and experience the simple, bright joys of an old-fashioned country summer.