Even though eight-year old Ernestine lives with her family up North, back home is Lumberton, North Carolina, the place she was born and her mama grew up. From the moment she steps off the train, Ernestine feels at home in the lush, green countryside, working on the family farm, and spending time with her aunt, uncle, and cousins. This nostalgic, sweetly humorous visit home--based on Gloria Pinkney's own childhood memories--is perfect for intergenerational sharing.
