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book_concierge's review against another edition
3.0
3.5***
This sequel to the popular Caddie Woodlawn book was originally titled “Magical Melons”
Set in the late 1800s, in Western Wisconsin, the books chronicle life in the Woodlawn family, primarily from the perspective of Caddie, who is almost 13 in this episode. She and her five siblings have great fun in and around their farm and the land surrounding it. They enjoy school, visit with neighbors, marvel at the stories told by traveling preachers and peddlers. A rare trip to town fills them with wonder and joy.
There are some vignettes that made me cringe … chiefly dealing with the prejudices against the native Indian tribes in the area. But, like the “Little House on the Prairie” series, these books provide a reasonable look at life in those pioneer days.
This sequel to the popular Caddie Woodlawn book was originally titled “Magical Melons”
Set in the late 1800s, in Western Wisconsin, the books chronicle life in the Woodlawn family, primarily from the perspective of Caddie, who is almost 13 in this episode. She and her five siblings have great fun in and around their farm and the land surrounding it. They enjoy school, visit with neighbors, marvel at the stories told by traveling preachers and peddlers. A rare trip to town fills them with wonder and joy.
There are some vignettes that made me cringe … chiefly dealing with the prejudices against the native Indian tribes in the area. But, like the “Little House on the Prairie” series, these books provide a reasonable look at life in those pioneer days.
misajane79's review against another edition
3.0
Wish there was a bit more that connected these stories, though I know that probably wasn't the point. I loved the story about Mrs. Nightingale, but beyond that, it's not terribly memorable. I haven't read the original Caddie in years--wonder how it will stack up now?
dja777's review against another edition
4.0
Somehow not quite as captivating as Caddie Woodlawn, but still a good read.
vjamie's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 A wonderful continuation to Caddie Woodlawn as told in a series of short stories. We loved hearing "what happened next." The kids, especially, adored this.
mimima's review against another edition
3.0
I'm old enough to have read this book when it had a different name (Magical Melons.) Always sweet to catch up with Caddie Woodlawn, although this one is more a collection of short stories than the unified tale of the first.
annascottcross's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this book, it is full of sweet, innocent stories. Just plain, old-fashioned fun. A pet sheep, "magical melons" appear, and a trip to a medicine show (a magic show) are part of the fun!
katekat's review
5.0
I have always loved classic children's literature and have read much of it. I especially love the classics that have animals in them. This particular book is one of my favorites and I think it is equally good when you read it as an adult or as a child. The characters are engaging and realistic and the story draws you in. It is a book I enjoy re-reading.
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