Across the Rolling River

My favorite friendly librarian ordered this for me, got it from UNLV. I'm so glad. It really is one of the best of all the stories about Laura's family besides the ones she wrote herself, as it talks about bloomers, and abolitionists, and other historical events, as well as about family matters and pioneer life. I still want to learn more about Caroline's sister Martha, as she is a more interesting person, but at least know I finally know how Caroline met Charles Ingalls!

None of the other "Little House Years" books are as good as the ones about Laura but other then the Laura books I prefer the Martha and Charlotte books. I don't enjoy the Caroline books as much because they are a bit uneven for me with some in the series being really good and others lacking.

Caroline and her family are very excited that Miss May will be coming to teach school, and when she does come they have a wonderful time. Miss May is an engaging teacher and broadens their out-of-school world as well. They have an amazing year enjoying Wisconsin’s first state fair, visiting, and getting to know their new neighbors, the Ingalls.

What ages would I recommend it too? – Eight and up.

Length? – A couple day’s read.

Characters? – Memorable, several characters.

Setting? – Real world Wisconsin 1851 - 1852.

Written approximately? – 2001.

Does the story leave questions in the readers mind? – Ready for the next novel in the Caroline years, as well as ready to read about her mother and grandmother.

Any issues the author (or a more recent publisher) should cover? No.

Short storyline: Caroline, at age 11 finds both her true loves - her future husband, and education.

Notes for the reader: An enjoyable novel that will keep you looking for more.

One of my favorite childhood books

love this series!!!!!