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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
This is such a delight! My daughter and I have been reading it together and we’re excited to start the next one.
It is about a grandmother telling her granddaughter stories of her life growing up around the same time as Laura Ingles, maybe a little closer to the turn if the century.
The grandmother was a spunky, curious, delightful girl and gets into situations that are both entertaining and touching. At the end of each story, she tells her granddaughter the lesson(s) she learned and in many cases refers to what she learned about God (without being terribly overt or preachy all). It is very well done. It doesn’t come off as a “Christian Book,” but a good, human book, if ya know what I mean.
Each chapter / story is short - great lengths for a younger reader to read by herself or as a read aloud and I’m doing with my daughter.
It is about a grandmother telling her granddaughter stories of her life growing up around the same time as Laura Ingles, maybe a little closer to the turn if the century.
The grandmother was a spunky, curious, delightful girl and gets into situations that are both entertaining and touching. At the end of each story, she tells her granddaughter the lesson(s) she learned and in many cases refers to what she learned about God (without being terribly overt or preachy all). It is very well done. It doesn’t come off as a “Christian Book,” but a good, human book, if ya know what I mean.
Each chapter / story is short - great lengths for a younger reader to read by herself or as a read aloud and I’m doing with my daughter.
lighthearted
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
This book is a quick read. It’s full of gorgeous interactions between a young girl and her grandma as they explore a variety of aspects of life. And provides simple insights to the fabrics of time that God has woven together so beautifully.
Love it :)
Love it :)
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Charming, funny stories that celebrate a simpler time.
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Arleta Richardson grew up in the 1930s hearing all about her storyteller grandmother’s memories of her own childhood on the family’s Michigan farm. Grandma Mabel shared stories of missing buggies and awkward petticoats, of Ma’s forgetfulness and Mabel’s carelessness, of answered prayers and unanswered knocks on the door. Threaded into each story were lessons on faith, love, family, and how to find humor in every moment.
This series holds such a special place in my heart: my mom read the stories aloud to our family when I was growing up, and I have many wonderful memories of us laughing together around the dinner table as we listened in on Mable’s antics. For the most part, the book lived up to my memories. These stories are endearing and comical, providing a delightful glimpse at history while highlighting the humor and insights of everyday life on a farm. The writing style isn’t spectacular, and some of the stories’ wrap-ups and takeaways are a bit obvious, but I still really enjoyed revisiting this book, and loved the chance to introduce my 6-year-old to Mabel, her grandmother, and that iconic attic. This series is less well known than Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House books, but just as wonderful.
My Rating: 4.5 Stars (Rounded up to 5 Stars.)
This review first appeared on my personal blog, https://kendranicole.net/february-2021-quick-lit/
Please visit my site for more book reviews: https://kendranicole.net/category/book-corner/
This series holds such a special place in my heart: my mom read the stories aloud to our family when I was growing up, and I have many wonderful memories of us laughing together around the dinner table as we listened in on Mable’s antics. For the most part, the book lived up to my memories. These stories are endearing and comical, providing a delightful glimpse at history while highlighting the humor and insights of everyday life on a farm. The writing style isn’t spectacular, and some of the stories’ wrap-ups and takeaways are a bit obvious, but I still really enjoyed revisiting this book, and loved the chance to introduce my 6-year-old to Mabel, her grandmother, and that iconic attic. This series is less well known than Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House books, but just as wonderful.
My Rating: 4.5 Stars (Rounded up to 5 Stars.)
This review first appeared on my personal blog, https://kendranicole.net/february-2021-quick-lit/
Please visit my site for more book reviews: https://kendranicole.net/category/book-corner/