{"product_id":"dry-well-the-cornerstone-story-collection-volume-3-cornerstone-academics","title":"Dry Well, Volume 3","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cornerstone Story Collection — Elementary, Volume 3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFour historical novellas in one volume, grouped by reading level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the well runs dry, an old mender seals the last course with shaking hands. A torn sack must be mended before the long walk home. A boy splits oak until he is judged ready for harder work. And a short rope makes for a very long day at the reed harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet in richly imagined historical villages inspired by nineteenth-century Northern Europe, each novella celebrates diligence, patience, and honest effort through engaging stories that families will enjoy reading again and again. These are quiet, thoughtful tales for young readers ready for substantial prose and characters who are trusted with real work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis volume includes four complete novellas:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry Well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorn Sack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Split Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort Rope, Long Day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten for ages 8-11, these historical stories are ideal for strong independent readers in grades 3-5 and equally rewarding as family read-alouds — perfect for classical homeschool families seeking rich, character-forming historical fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose your format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback (5.43 x 8.5 in, 127 pages, printed and shipped) or EPUB ebook (instant digital download).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cornerstone Academics","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50327244177637,"sku":"9798951391346","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"EPUB (ebook)","offer_id":50327244210405,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/3845\/6805\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Jul_22_2026_03_30_10_PM.png?v=1784763056","url":"https:\/\/cornerstoneacademics.co\/products\/dry-well-the-cornerstone-story-collection-volume-3-cornerstone-academics","provider":"Cornerstone Academics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}