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Dorothea Graham Jensen
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The Riddle of Penncroft Farm
Children's Books
Author Insight
Covered Bridges
I learned that covered bridges were mostly built during the 19th, rather than the 18th century. I couldn't resist having Lars meet Geordie in a covered bridge at the beginning of the story, as there are covered bridges in that part of Pennsylvania now. I wanted to have a setting that seemed odd and antique to Lars. Also, I needed them to meet somewhere where it was a bit hard to see. (Remember that Lars first thinks that Geordie is a girl because of his "ponytail" and puffy sleeves.) I put this part in to suggest that covered bridges were built later than when Geordie was young, during the time of the Revolution.
Book Excerpt
The Riddle of Penncroft Farm
Okay, Lars, here’s the turnoff for the park. I just love this part—going through the covered bridge over Valley Creek.”
Must be new; I thought, remembering that Geordie and Sandy had forded the creek. Then, as we clattered over the bridge, I couldn’t help comparing it with the other one, where I’d first seen Geordie.
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