It's 1814 and Charlotte lives just outside the city of Boston. She always has something to look forward to--tending Mama's garden, visiting Papa's blacksmith shop, and embarking on her very own Scottish adventure This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. It's a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom.

Charlotte lives with her family near the bustling city of Boston. What an exciting time she has There's Mama's garden to tend to, Papa's blacksmith shop to visit, and lots of brothers and sisters to play with. But best of all, Charlotte is a brand-new American girl, born just one generation after the United States of America was formed.

Author: Melissa Wiley
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 05/01/2007
Series: Little House Prequel
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.23lbs
Size: 7.58h x 6.62w x 0.38d
ISBN: 9780061148286
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.4
Point Value: 5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 29331 / Little House by Boston Bay

About the Author
Wiley, Melissa: -

Melissa Wiley, the author of the Charlotte Years and the Martha Years series, has done extensive research on early-nineteenth-century New England life. She lives in Virginia with her husband, Scott, and her daughters, Kate, Erin, and Eileen.