Samuel and Father need more logs to split to be prepared for the cold days of winter. Father arranges with a man from town to meet them in the woods to help chop and gather more wood. The man brings his son along to help, and Samuel discovers a new friend when he least expects it. The buildings of CrossRoads, known formally as Valley Brethren-Mennonite Heritage Center (VBMHC) in Harrisonburg, Va., provide the setting for the stories of the children in The CrossRoads Stories. These stories reflect the life and customs of people who lived in similar communities throughout the United States in the 1800s. Also read Book 1 in the series A Surprise for Ruth (item #4067), Book 2 A Pet for Levi (item #4068), and Book 4 A Patch for Emma (item #4274). For ages 5-8. (32pp. color illus. Author, 2017.)