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marshmallowbooks's review against another edition
5.0
This is a charming book. Mable Riley is chronicling in her journal the experience of moving away from her family with her sister, who has accepted a teaching position in another Canadian town in 1901. She is learning about the movement for womens' rights, figuring out what she wants from life, hoping for some adventure, and realizing that one person can make a difference. Maybe that one person will be Mable...
I found some witty and profound statements that I really enjoyed:
"If I had no books, I would shrivel up like a dead caterpillar."
"There should be no such thing as a man's chore, Mable Riley. If women are so reliant upon men, even to light the fire beneath their tea kettles, how are we were to speak out using our own voices?"
"Isn't sunshine the loveliest blessing on the planet?"
"I am ready for upset. I crave upset. Only upset leads to change."
I found some witty and profound statements that I really enjoyed:
"If I had no books, I would shrivel up like a dead caterpillar."
"There should be no such thing as a man's chore, Mable Riley. If women are so reliant upon men, even to light the fire beneath their tea kettles, how are we were to speak out using our own voices?"
"Isn't sunshine the loveliest blessing on the planet?"
"I am ready for upset. I crave upset. Only upset leads to change."
scmiller's review against another edition
3.0
I rate it a 3.8. While it was an interesting and enjoyable read, I often found it fell short of my expectations, particularly in its attempts to be forward-thinking re: feminism. I understand that the sexism and feminism within the novel had to be historically accurate, but to be honest I'm tired of reading modern day fiction which places itself in the (too-comfortable?) confines of a sexist institution and is justified in perpetuating that mentality in the name of historical accuracy.
chococheesecake's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
The story is quite charming
danalheywood's review against another edition
3.0
Mable Riley is an adventures girl of 14 that moves when her sister becomes the new teacher in frontier of Canada. As she learns to front the different life style of a small town she makes some friends along the way. One is which teaches her the importance of women empowerment and how writing can change the world. With such new ideas she begins to get into a little bit of trouble but always does what she believes to be right. It is a tale of bravery and is perfect for any young teenage girl.
I really enjoyed the format of the book. Its in the form of Mable's journal and gives a the text an innocent tone as it is from the perspective of a 14 year old girl. Its the perfect type of book to give to a girl that is trying to find her voice. Also one that wants to follow her dreams in writing. Its more of a fun novel and not one I would teach in a classroom. But overall a great novel and fast reader for a rainy weekend.
Warning: Book contains violence and arrest.
I really enjoyed the format of the book. Its in the form of Mable's journal and gives a the text an innocent tone as it is from the perspective of a 14 year old girl. Its the perfect type of book to give to a girl that is trying to find her voice. Also one that wants to follow her dreams in writing. Its more of a fun novel and not one I would teach in a classroom. But overall a great novel and fast reader for a rainy weekend.
Warning: Book contains violence and arrest.
cmbohn's review against another edition
4.0
Mable accompanies her sister to her new little town to start her first job as a schoolteacher in 1901. Mable will be a student and an assistant. Life in the little town is about to get more interesting! Mable's diary reveals her thoughts on leaving home, on making new friends, on her relationship with her bossy big sister, her beginnings at romance, and her budding interest in women's rights. Lots of fun and easy to read.
1tolkienfan's review
3.0
sweet historical fiction; takes place in Canada around turn of last century (1900) women's sufferage and place in world.
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