Caddie WoodlawnThe story of a little girl who moved from Boston to grow up in Wisconsin. At age 11, Caddie Woodlawn is the despair of her mother and the pride of her father: a clock-fixing tomboy running wild in the woods of Wisconsin. In 1864, this is a bit much for her Boston-bred mother to bear, but Caddie and her brothers are happy with the status quo. Written in 1935 about Carol Ryrie Brink's grandmother's childhood, the adventures of Caddie and her brothers are still exciting over 60 years later. With each chapter comes another ever-more exciting adventure: a midnight gallop on her horse across a frozen river to warn her American Indian friends of the white men's plan to attack; a prairie fire approaching the school house; and a letter from England that may change the family's life forever. This Newbery Medal-winning book bursts at the seams with Caddie's irrepressible spirit. In spite of her mother's misgivings, Caddie is a perfect role model for any girl--or boy, for that matter. She's big-hearted, she's brave, and she's mechanically inclined! |
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Page 55
... I've got to go to school , I'd ruther go in winter when there isn't so much fun outdoors . " " How about summer ? " chimed Warren . " Well , that's bad , " admitted Tom , " but still I like spring and fall the best for fun . " " Anyway ...
... I've got to go to school , I'd ruther go in winter when there isn't so much fun outdoors . " " How about summer ? " chimed Warren . " Well , that's bad , " admitted Tom , " but still I like spring and fall the best for fun . " " Anyway ...
Page 84
... I've still got two legs , " said Mr. Wood- lawn , gay once more . " Oh , do ! do ! " the children cried , seizing him by the hands and pulling him out of his chair . " Oh , Father , dance ! Do ! " Mr. Woodlawn laughed . Then suddenly he ...
... I've still got two legs , " said Mr. Wood- lawn , gay once more . " Oh , do ! do ! " the children cried , seizing him by the hands and pulling him out of his chair . " Oh , Father , dance ! Do ! " Mr. Woodlawn laughed . Then suddenly he ...
Page 155
... I've had such nightmares since the scare . In them people are always hunting for you , and I'm the only one who knows that you are away being scalped by the Indians , and I can't tell be- cause I've crossed my heart . Oh , you can't ...
... I've had such nightmares since the scare . In them people are always hunting for you , and I'm the only one who knows that you are away being scalped by the Indians , and I can't tell be- cause I've crossed my heart . Oh , you can't ...
Contents
Three Adventurers | 1 |
The Circuit Rider | 12 |
Pigeons in the Sky | 24 |
Copyright | |
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