George McCray, 13, is staying with his grandparents on their Kansas farm while he comes to terms with the death of his father in a tractor accident, which occurred recently. George misses his mother, Jill, who has relocated to Minnesota to deal with her grief, but there is the possibility of a Christmas reunion. In addition to assisting his thankful grandfather Bo with everyday duties and providing comfort to his grandmother Cora, George feels needed on the farm. He has also become friends with Mary Ann and developed a strong attachment to Tucker, the intelligent and amiable dog whom the McCrays take in after his disturbed owner Frank Thorne is arrested and sentenced to prison.
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George McCray, 13, is staying with his grandparents on their Kansas farm while he comes to terms with the death of his father in a tractor accident, which occurred recently. George misses his mother, Jill, who has relocated to Minnesota to deal with her grief, but there is the possibility of a Christmas reunion. In addition to assisting his thankful grandfather Bo with everyday duties and providing comfort to his grandmother Cora, George feels needed on the farm. He has also become friends with Mary Ann and developed a strong attachment to Tucker, the intelligent and amiable dog whom the McCrays take in after his disturbed owner Frank Thorne is arrested and sentenced to prison.
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