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Grade 3-6-MacBride, Rose Wilder Lane's adopted grandson, takes up where Little House on Rocky Ridge (HarperCollins, 1993) left off, chronicling the further adventures of Rose and her parents, Laura and Almanzo, on their Missouri farm. Eight-year-old Rose experiences the frights and wonders of nature, including a flood and a fire, as well as the challenges of meeting new friends and starting school. The story is underpinned with the authenticity of research and recollection. Although references are made to the earlier book and some familiar characters return, this title can stand alone. Readers meet some new, well-drawn characters as well: down-and-out Swiney, a boy Papa catches trying to steal eggs; the quarrelsome Kennebrew family; and a town girl, Blanche, Rose's school adversary who eventually becomes her friend. This old-fashioned read continues in the "Little House" tradition and will leave fans waiting for the next installment.
Sally Bates Goodroe, Houston Public Library
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
Sally Bates Goodroe, Houston Public Library
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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With a pleasing simplicity of description, MacBride portrays life in the Ozarks 100 years ago during the Wilder family's first growing season. The second of The Rocky Ridge Years books details Rose's many adjustments: to different crops, a new school, and unpredictable weather, including a storm that downs the chicken coop. Rose's worries are universal (after a day with a large, wealthier family, she confronts Mama [Laura] about her only-child status), her triumphs familiar (she bests another classmate in a spelldown). Actually, little happens; though a classmate dies, Rose seems more grief-stricken about some baby birds that don't thrive in her care. Still, it's impossible not to be overcome by the sense of continuity with the Little House books, to rejoice with Rose over the glittering prizes of the general store, to relish her pleasure in a new dress, or to revel with her at dogwoods in bloom. Peaceful, wholesome fare. (Fiction. 9-12) -- Copyright ©1994, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.
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Rose was sitting at the table in the little log house on Rocky Ridge Farm, fin a letter to Grandma Ingalls, when she heard snarling outside in the dark, snowy woods. Read the first page
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