The Garden That Paid The Rent

By Tom Jerrold

Book Overview

The Garden That Paid The Rent by Tom Jerrold is a heartwarming story of a family's struggle to make ends meet during the Great Depression. The story is set in a small town in England and follows the lives of the Buxton family, who are struggling to pay their rent and put food on the table.One day, Mr. Buxton has an idea to turn their small garden into a vegetable patch and sell the produce to the local market. With the help of his wife and children, they work hard to plant and tend to the garden, overcoming obstacles such as bad weather and pests.As the garden begins to flourish, the Buxton family's financial situation improves, and they are able to pay their rent on time. The community also benefits from the fresh produce, and the Buxtons become known for their high-quality vegetables.The book is a heartwarming tale of perseverance, hard work, and the power of community. It is a reminder that even in the toughest of times, there is always hope and that small acts can have a big impact. The Garden That Paid The Rent is a must-read for anyone looking for an uplifting and inspiring story.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163589926
• ISBN13: 9781163589922
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 130 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"