A review by lacywolfe
Miracles on Maple Hill by Virginia Sorensen

3.0

I listened to the audio version of this book. It was quaint, but highly gender stereotypical. Sorensen also uses the words "queer and cocky" in there original sense, which takes the modern reader a bit of guard. The little girl in the book, Marley, is what her mom calls a "tom boy", but really she just seems to be having fun. I wouldn't want a young child to read this because of how strict the gender roles are adhered to - "female work" in the house, while the men are working outdoors. Although during sugaring time everyone has to pitch in. Also boys can't be seen to cry. (Makes me think I might want to reread the Laura Ingalls books, although I don't want to find a problem with them!)