#unreadahelfproject2020. Quite an enjoyable read. Certainly a new, exciting topic. A volcano in the basement. A good adventure story for boys or girls. While this is an older book, I think kids today will still find it entertaining. ( )

When the Finches arrive in Ashfield for their father's new job, they find there's only one house to rent: a beautiful old three-story home on Pride Street. Even though the prior tenants left in a hurry over a year ago, it's very clean inside and well-maintained. Even better - the rent is only $1 for 3 years! But although it's December and the whole town is covered in snow, their home is snow-free and there are even robins eating worms on the green lawn outside. It would be perfect, except for the small volcano in the basement.

Published in 1971, I've always remembered this book fondly from my childhood. Growing up where winters were cold and snowy, the idea of a house where it was always springtime outside seemed like a dream. Reading it now as a grownup, I realize it deals a lot more with the fear of what might happen than I had remembered. It's a nice and entertaining read for grades 4-6. ( )

I really liked this book as a kid. I read the library copy. I haven't been able to locate a copy since then, though I'm sure they're available through ABE books. I wonder, though, if it would be 1/2 as enjoyable as I remember. ( )