Name: Caddie Woodlawn
ISBN: 9781416940289

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

A Spirited Classic

Meet an adventurous heroine whose real-life inspiration gives this enduring story an extra spark.

Come here for

A girl who prefers hunting and plowing to sewing and baking
Family friction, daring challenges, and a lively sense of fun

Expect

An illustrated edition of a story rooted in the author's grandmother's memories
A brave heroine whose choices unsettle the neighbors

Book Details

Authors: Carol Ryrie Brink
Publisher: Aladdin
Published: December 26, 2006
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: 19th-Century U.S. · US Biographies
Reading lane: 19th-Century U.S.

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Publisher Categories

Family Stories
Girls & Young Women
U.S. History

About This Book

An illustrated edition of the Newberry Medal–winning Caddie Woodlawn, which has been captivating young readers since 1935. Caddie Woodlawn is a real adventurer. She'd rather hunt than sew and plow than bake, and tries to beat her brother's dares every chance she gets. Caddie is friends with Indians, who scare most of the neighbors—neighbors who, like her mother and sisters, don't understand her at all. Caddie is brave, and her story is special because it's based on the life...

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An illustrated edition of the Newberry Medal–winning Caddie Woodlawn, which has been captivating young readers since 1935. Caddie Woodlawn is a real adventurer. She'd rather hunt than sew and plow than bake, and tries to beat her brother's dares every chance she gets. Caddie is friends with Indians, who scare most of the neighbors—neighbors who, like her mother and sisters, don't understand her at all. Caddie is brave, and her story is special because it's based on the life and memories of Carol Ryrie Brink's grandmother, the real Caddie Woodlawn. Her spirit and sense of fun have made this book a classic that readers have taken to their hearts for more than seventy years.