Little House in Brookfield (Little House: the Caroline Years, #1)

by Maria D. Wilkes

Other authorsDan Andreasen (Illustrator)
Paperback, 1996

Status

Available

Call number

J4E.Wil

Publication

HarperTrophy (HarperCollins)

Pages

298

Description

Young Caroline Quiner, who would grow up to become Laura Ingalls Wilder's mother, and her family survive their first year without Father in the frontier town of Brookfield, Wisconsin.

Description

The first book in the Caroline Years series, the story of Caroline Quiner—the girl who grew up to be Ma Ingalls in the beloved Little House series. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. It’s a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom.

It's 1845 and Caroline lives in the bustling frontier town of Brookfield, Wisconsin. It’s been one whole year since Caroline’s father was lost at sea, and every member of her family must now pitch in to help with the farm chores. Between trips to town, getting through the first frost, and starting school, Caroline is busy discovering new things every day!

Collection

Barcode

5215

Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

1996

Physical description

298 p.; 7.6 inches

ISBN

0064406105 / 9780064406109

Lexile

920L

User reviews

LibraryThing member t1bclasslibrary
We are introduced to Laura Ingalls Wilder’s mother, Caroline, a little girl growing up in Brookfield, Wisconsin. She is tending the farm, starting school, and trying to survive on very little.
LibraryThing member AprilBrown
What ages would I recommend it too? – Eight and up.

Length? – A couple of day’s read.

Characters? – Memorable, several characters.

Setting? – Real world 1845 in Wisconsin.

Written approximately? – 1996.

Does the story leave questions in the readers mind? – Ready to read more.

Any issues
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the author (or a more recent publisher) should cover? No.

Short storyline: Caroline is five, and learning to live without a father in a large family.

Notes for the reader: You'll want to read more.
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LibraryThing member katieloucks
love this series!!!!!
LibraryThing member Linyarai
One of my favorite childhood books

Rating

½ (91 ratings; 3.7)

Awards

Nēnē Award (Nominee — 1999)

Call number

J4E.Wil
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