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The Winter Room by Gary Paulsen tells the story of eleven-year-old Eldon and his family who spend cold winter nights huddled together in front of the stove, exchanging stories in what they call the winter room. The boys, Eldon and Wayne, listen attentively as their Uncle David tells them stories, until one night when Uncle David's tale of "The Woodcutter" sets off a chain reaction of events. Eldon and Wayne's responsibilities on their Minnesota farm change with the seasons, but Eldon eagerly anticipates winter for the family time it brings.