Little Men

by Louisa May Alcott is a continuation in the life of Jo March (now Mrs. Bhaer.) You'll read this book much more than one time. Before reading Little Men, you should read Little Women.

The Wind Blows Free

by Loula Grace Erdman is about a family who goes to live in Panhandle, Texas. In order, the children are:
Melinda~15
Bert~11
Dick~11
Katie~8 and
Carolyn~4

The Wind Blows Free would make an absolutely wonderful read-aloud.

I, Juan de Pareja

by Elizabeth Borton de Trevino. This is an excellent book that I would recommend for fourth grade and up.

Mrs. Piggle Wiggles Farm

by Betty MacDonald.

Hello, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle

by Betty MacDonald is about a cute little woman who cures children of their bad-habits. In Hello, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle, any mother with children who has children with bad habits turns to Mrs.Piggle-Wiggle. You'll laugh over-and over as as you read the "Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle" books.

If All the Swords in England

by Barbara Willard is a good book. The second paragraph of a book-report I did on this book goes as follows:

Thomas Becket was loved and respected by the people of England. As Archbishop Thomas Becket's "relatives" were travelling to France after being exiled, they encouraged each other by speaking about their beloved Archbishop. Brother Oswin happily shared with Simon, "I have as little connection with the Archbishop as you yourself, my poor lad. But let us find honor at being named his men by no less than the King of England!" (p. 32) Later, when the Archbishop's ship came to the shore of England, many people joyfully greeted him, running into the water to climb aboard the ship to meet him. When Thomas Becket arrived in Canterbury, England, the people threw brightly-colored cloaks and capes, and beech, oak, yew, and holly branches down for their much-loved Archbishop. Thus, the English people's love for the Archbishop of Canterbury was especially evident when he was in need of support.

The Bungalow Mystery

by Carolyn Keene. This is the third Nancy Drew book. It is really good.

Misty of Chincoteague

by Marguerite Henry is a good book.

Pancakes Paris

by Claire Huchet Bishop is a good book about a boy who receives a box of pancakes from some American soldiers. Charles wants to make pancakes for his mother and little sister on Mardi Gras, but the instructions are English, not French. When you read this exciting book you will find how the directions were translated for Charles, and the surprise that Charles and his family receive on Mardi Gras. I really enjoyed this book.

Little Women

by Louisa May Alcott. Little Women is about four sisters, house-keeping Meg, tom-boyish Joe, often sick but cheerful Beth, and vain Amy. The poor March family often shows perseverance, courage, and love for each other, as they have one exciting adventure after another. This book is one of my favorite books that I've ever read. I highly recommend it.

The Winged Watchman

by Hilda Van Stockum, is a book that takes place during World War II in Holland. This book is about a boy named Joris, Joris' brother, Dirk Jan, their mother and father, and Joris' dog, Freya. The Winged Watchman is a very good book.

Homer Price

by Robert McCloskey. Homer Price is an excellent book about a boy and his pet skunk,[the skunk is not deoderized]. Usually when I read this book, I laugh. If you want to find out more about Homer Price after reading this book, read Centerburg Tales.