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ifyouhappentoremember's review
3.0
Of the books in the Little House series focussing on Caroline, Laura Ingalls Wilder's mother, this book was my white whale. I was never able to find a copy in the book store nor did my local library have it. It wasn't until I stumbled across a copy of this by sheer luck that I FINALLY managed to read it.
And it's just ok. I don't have the benefit of nostalgia, but this book seriously felt like filler. There isn't much plot but a series of vignettes, small moments in one ordinary life. I suppose the two major plot points are the Ingalls family moving nearby and the arrival of Ms. May, who proves to be a foundational teacher for Caroline.
It's cute but not very memorable.
And it's just ok. I don't have the benefit of nostalgia, but this book seriously felt like filler. There isn't much plot but a series of vignettes, small moments in one ordinary life. I suppose the two major plot points are the Ingalls family moving nearby and the arrival of Ms. May, who proves to be a foundational teacher for Caroline.
It's cute but not very memorable.
beccah85's review
5.0
Oh my gracious!!! These books are SO GOOD!!!!!!!! I teared up at the end because I feel so deeply connected to these characters. The conversation at the end between Charlie Ingalls & Caroline Wilder is so precious to read knowing that they would travel west together & pioneer far from this sweet place they presently called home. All the praise hands. These books are every!single!bit! as delightful as Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House series!!!
We just so happened to read By the Great Horn Spoon at the same time we read this book. They tie together so well!!
We just so happened to read By the Great Horn Spoon at the same time we read this book. They tie together so well!!
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 I prefer the Martha and Charlotte books. I don't enjoy the Caroline books as much because they are a bit uneven for me with some in the series being really good and others lacking.
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