Thessaly, 1880. Through the life of a family of sharecroppers, an entire world and era come to life. It is the time when Thessalian farmers live in misery and contempt, working on the estates of the landlords. The "hero" of the story, Giannis, experiences the hardships, endures all deprivations, but his faith and love for freedom, justice, and humanity stand above all. "A Tree in Our Yard" is a book full of thrilling adventures, very moving, but above all true. Its material was drawn from testimonies of old sharecroppers and memories that the author recreated, preserving, as much as possible, the language and style of the original narratives. [Excerpt from the text on the back cover of the edition]