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ifyouhappentoremember's review against another edition
4.0
4.5
I am so close to giving it 5 stars. It's so much better than it had any right to be. I like that in this book Martha begins to wrestle with her desire to the the 'common' tasks like cooking, harvesting, etc with the expectations of being the laird's daughter. She's someone who is genuinely happy to forgo her luxuries and privileges but doesn't want to disappoint her parents. I also love the governess storyline.
What an excellent historical fiction novel for a middle-grade audience.
I am so close to giving it 5 stars. It's so much better than it had any right to be. I like that in this book Martha begins to wrestle with her desire to the the 'common' tasks like cooking, harvesting, etc with the expectations of being the laird's daughter. She's someone who is genuinely happy to forgo her luxuries and privileges but doesn't want to disappoint her parents. I also love the governess storyline.
What an excellent historical fiction novel for a middle-grade audience.
caffeineauthor's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
sarahglabb's review against another edition
4.0
This book was sweet and a quick read.
I enjoyed the transition from one governess to the other. Martha making breakfast for the full family was great and giving advice to her older sister.
I enjoyed the transition from one governess to the other. Martha making breakfast for the full family was great and giving advice to her older sister.
everlastingmaiden_11's review
5.0
My absolute favorite Martha, and one of my childhood favorite books, in general! Very charming. Much better than the first two. Longer as well. Lots of very interesting events in this one. Martha was the perfect age here. I believe it was my favorite when I was small, as well. Last book made me sad, so it's good that the one before it was so happy.
elevetha's review
3.0
Absolutely adored this series when I was younger, though I cannot speak for how they stand up to the test of time and maturity.
katekat's review
5.0
None of the other "Little House Years" books are as good as the ones about Laura but other then the Laura books the Martha ones are definitely my favorite. I love Scotland so that made this books particularly interesting to me but in general I just think they are the best written and most engaging titles from this set of books.
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