The first book in the Caroline Years series, the story of Caroline Quiner--the girl who grew up to be Ma Ingalls in the beloved Little House series. 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.

It's 1845 and Caroline lives in the bustling frontier town of Brookfield, Wisconsin. It's been one whole year since Caroline's father was lost at sea, and every member of her family must now pitch in to help with the farm chores. Between trips to town, getting through the first frost, and starting school, Caroline is busy discovering new things every day!

Author: Maria D. Wilkes
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 05/01/2007
Series: Little House
Pages: 144
Weight: 0.22lbs
Size: 7.74h x 5.09w x 0.34d
ISBN: 9780061148217
Audience: Ages 9-12

About the Author
Wilkes, Maria D.: -

Maria D. Wilkes first read the Little House books as a young girl and has been fascinated by pioneer history ever since. She did extensive research on the Quiner, Ingalls, and Wilder families, studied original sources and family letters and diaries, and worked in close consultation with several historians and the Laura Ingalls Wilder estate as she wrote the Caroline Years books. She lives in New Jersey with her husband, Peter, and her daughters, Grace and Natalie.