Product details Publisher : Aladdin Illustrated edition (Oct. Caddie Woodlawn is a classic of American young adult literature because it appeals to readers on more than one level. With amusing anecdotes reminiscent of the Little House on the Prairie series, a fun (though flawed) protagonist, and good, firm morality, this book certainly deserves its Newberry Award. Shelton, Tom Ryrie Brink, Carol Original Author About This Item Reviews Details Terms of Sale About the Seller. Carol Ryrie Brink was the author of many books for young readers, including Caddie Woodlawns Family, the companion volume to Caddie Woodlawn, and Baby Island. The Woodlawn children are whipped, but only when they do wrong.Ĭaddie Woodlawn is a book based on the life of the authoress' grandmother, but the author added some incidents to make it more engaging. A circuit preacher shows up several times. The Woodlawn are Christians, and there are several scenes in which the Bible is read. An interesting moral facet involves the Indians who live near the Woodlawns, and how they ought to be treated by the white settlers.
Their younger sister, Hettie, is a bit of a tattle-tale. The book is centered around this, resulting in many laugh-out-loud moments.Ĭaddie and her brothers are reprimanded and sternly disciplined when they do things that are not right.
Caddie's mother objected from the beginning, but gave in to the idea. Her father thought he would try an "experiment", and raise her like he would raise his sons. A good, humorous work of historical fiction set in the 1860s.Ĭaddie Woodlawn is a spirited girl who lives in Wisconson in the 1860s.
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