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It's 1856. Twelve-year-old Charlotte, and her widowed father, are members of a Welsh handcart company on the Mormon Trail. Charlotte's mother was the first of the family to convert to Mormonism, but she died in childbirth, leaving Charlotte, and her father, to make their way without her to Zion. Shortly after arriving in America, one in their company dies in childbirth, and Charlotte, without thinking, volunteers to care for the infant, who she names Rose. Charlotte walks the road from childhood to womanhood, and learns that there is a good deal more to caring for a baby than she thought. Many of the incidents in this story are taken from history, researched from the story of Cannon's own ancestors.
Similar books: Addy Across the Prairie series by Laurie Lawlor, Rachel's Journal by Marissa Moss
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 3/27/2009
ISBN-10: 0440418402
ISBN-13: 9780440418405
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In a small town in southern Illinois, motherless 12 year old Lily hasn't spoken a single word since the death of her older brother. She knows and grieves over a terrible secret about what happened the night he died, one she can never share with anyone, even her Dad. When another girl her age, Tinny Bridges, comes to town to live with Lily's neighbor, troublemaker Tinny makes Lily's life even more miserable. Soon, however, it becomes apparent that Tinny is guarding a secret of her own, one that could cause real danger to them both. Will Lily be able to resolve her conflict and save herself and Tinny?
Reviewed by: ewl
Date read: 2/4/2010
ISBN-10: 0810994720
ISBN-13: 9780810994720
Claire and the Bakery Thief
Janice Poon (2008), 103 pages
Illustrated by Janice Poon
Audience: 4th Grade - 6th Grade
Claire leaves the big city for a small town with her parents, who open an organic bakery. The bakery is an immediate success, and Claire and her dog Bongo find lots to explore, and even a friend to explore with. But Mom and Dad seem to be arguing more than ever. When Mom leaves with a stranger, Dad stops baking and eating. Claire and her friend Jet start baking to get Dad back on his feet. Then Claire decides she needs to find her Mom. Jet and Bongo travel with Claire to the city. Where is Mom? Who is that creepy stranger she left with? Don't miss the recipes in the back ' Super Pizza Power Patties and more!
Reviewed by: donna
Date read: 11/22/2011
ISBN-13: 9781554532865
Clara Lee and the Apple Pie Dream
Jenny Han (2011), 160 pages
Illustrated by Julia Kuo
Audience: 2nd Grade - 4th Grade
Clara Lee is competing to become Little Miss Apple Pie and ride the float in her town's yearly festival. Her grandfather tells her a recent dream brings good luck, but she must contend with a classmate who claims her 'American as apple pie' heritage makes her more deserving of the title than Clara Lee. Join Clara Lee as she figures out whether her dream was lucky enough to make her wish come true!
Reviewed by: emc
Date read: 7/6/2011
ISBN-10: 0316070386
ISBN-13: 9780316070386
Claudia gets phantom phone calls and tries to figure out if they are coming from a thief. What should she do?
Book Series: Baby-sitters Club
Reviewed by: St. Charles Reader
Date read: 11/28/2009
ISBN-10: 0590435132
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