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ra042312's review against another edition
emotional
funny
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
gossamerprincess's review against another edition
5.0
One of my favourite books growing up. I found absolute delight in the comings and goings of "the little brown house", and the way the poor but enterprising family always managed to be happy and help others. If you enjoyed this book it is similar to the original Boxcar children books and the Secret Island books by Enid Blyton. There is just something so cosy about the entrepreneuring minds of children in creating blissful domesticity. Definitely try for the nostalgia value.
inthecommonhours's review against another edition
After late afternoon clean-up, before Bri returns home and dinner prep starts, we've been reading this on the back deck.
It may take us all summer to finish it, but I'm amazed at how Aidan and Sean remind me it's reading time---honestly, they're almost intrigued with the foreboding chapter titles like "More Hard Times";-)
It may take us all summer to finish it, but I'm amazed at how Aidan and Sean remind me it's reading time---honestly, they're almost intrigued with the foreboding chapter titles like "More Hard Times";-)
emitchellwrites's review against another edition
5.0
This was my favorite book as a kid. I found it in one of my old boxes the other day and realized that I haven't thought about it for years. It was amazing... I think.. haha.
gertyp's review against another edition
5.0
Oh I love this book! One of my favorites when I was younger.
poplartears's review against another edition
4.0
The was a very endearing book. The children enjoyed the adventures of the Peppers and were tickled at the long, lost relations ending.
bookreader230's review against another edition
4.0
Good, sweet story. I love the girl characters and Davie. And Ben.
crizzle's review against another edition
3.0
First published in 1881 - vintage girl reading! Reread after 20 years, this time with my daughter, who was as delighted with it as I was a couple decades ago. Reading it now I find it's like a fairytale look at poverty... it makes being poor seem enchanting. Also, as an adult, it's sad to see little Polly having the burden of parenting on her ten year old shoulders. Where is her childhood? Not to mention Ben's, but Polly is kind of the star. But it's made to look kind of magical and as a kid you're left wishing you had little siblings to mother and food to bake with few ingredients.