Synopsis
Caddie Woodlawn
$10.99 Tom Shelton & Susan C Hunter from Carol Ryrie Brink
Published by Samuel French Inc
Large Mixed Cast
Caddie (the iconic, high-spirited Wisconsin pioneer girl beloved by generations of readers) leads her willing siblings in a series of thrilling adventures, not always with the approval of her traditional Bostonian mother
Her father, however, encourages her antics, that she might thrive amidst the new, tougher ways of the West
In a dramatic climax, Caddie single-handedly diffuses a potentially deadly clash between the terrified settlers and the local Dakota tribe through a daring and dangerous act
But her action only deepens her conflict with her mother
Ultimately, Caddie learns invaluable lessons about reconciling the head-strong child she's been, and the responsible adult she is soon to be
Through it all, the sacredness of tradition passed from one generation to the next is powerfully dramatized
REVIEWS
"As cream rises to the top, so did Caddie Woodlawn" ~ Wisconsin News-Leader
"Young audiences adore Caddie Woodlawn!" ~ Springfield News-Leader
"A fine family yarn" ~ Milwaukee Journal
M8,F7 + 18 children - Score On Hire only