If he isn’t at the Barretts’ house, delivering firewood with his dump truck, you might find Darrell on his backhoe, digging a swimming hole for the Murphys, or, depending on the season, plowing the Harts’ steep driveway with his snowplow. Darrell makes sure each family has what they need for every season—which means he rarely has time for his own home. So when a fierce storm blows into town, how will Darrell, too, end up safe and sound?

Vibrant woodcuts accompany this warm, gentle story of neighbors helping neighbors in a small-town community set in the North.

""Kids fascinated by equipment will appreciate the pictures of the plows and earth movers Darrell uses. . . . Azarian’s woodcuts are pleasing as always."" —Booklist Booklist, ALA

""A delightful tale about seasonal life in nothern New England. . . . This is a strong addition that will be a pleasure to pair with many other books on seasons, neighbors, and communities."" ––School Library Journal School Library Journal