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lsparrow's review against another edition
2.0
I can't remember how this book got on to my to read list - a classic in the vein of little women , my side of the mountain, or little house on the prairie. As a child I would have devoured this booked and loved it, the independence of 4 children escaping death and managing to learn how to eek out an existence off the land. As an adult I wondered if the writer had ever done any of these tasks or merely watched others. For inexperienced and young children they managed a very successful farm with no crop or other failures. I was interested in the history that was presented (although obviously written by a royalist)- I had forgotten that piece of British history and felt I need to read up more on it. Overall an easy read.
apochemu's review against another edition
4.0
Sometimes a bit hard to follow, but mostly had an interesting plot.
sokhiengtim's review against another edition
4.0
Love how the main character keeps going even in the bad time.
jowmy4's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
atinystray's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
rosekk's review against another edition
1.0
This has the kids book issue of being vaguely patronising due to overexplaining things, and didn't have an especially exciting plot.
oldfashionedgirl's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent and Fire/Fire injury
ego8's review against another edition
I couldn't handle the descriptions of hunting, etc.
poplartears's review against another edition
3.0
A rich and wonderful look at the English Civil War from the perspective of four orphaned children who were forced into hiding during the search for Charles I. The children's survival in the woods, their ingenuity and adaptation as well as their quiet acceptance of their new circumstances made for a terrific story. But as the book progressed and the children aged the intrigue, adventure, peril, romance and politics were equally terrific. We all thoroughly enjoyed this tale from start to finish!