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I‘ve never read this book before and had no idea it was based in Wisconsin, the state I live in. Well here‘s to the first time reading this!

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I‘ve not read this since the 1950s! But listened to the audio today, good narrator!

This story is delightful and special because it's based on the life and memories of Carol Ryrie Brink's grandmother, the real Caddie Woodlawn.

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I thought I must have read a lot of books set in Wisconsin but I could only find these two- Plus Little House of course.

I went to Wisconsin once and really liked Green Bay and happening across a waterskiing show. Good times.

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1. Favorite Book Set Here
I have very fond memories of my fourth grade teacher reading aloud the tagged book.
2. Recommend Places to Visit
I grew up in the WI Northwoods, which is beautiful, but for a trip I‘d recommend Bayfield. From there you can take the ferry to Madeline Island and kayaking through the Apostle Islands sea caves (pictured) is amazing!

25 Feb - 9 Apr 2021
Set in a similar period to the Little House books, but Caddie‘s family are settled and face fewer struggles. Caddie‘s father is more capable than Pa or perhaps has better luck. The conflict with the Native Americans is also perhaps treated more sympathetically. Although not a first person account, this is well written and Caddie is an engaging character. Trixie and I both thought we would choose England and the peacocks though!

After picking up the book I had on hold, I wandered into the book sale (why do I do this to myself??) and came out with these. I couldn‘t believe all of the #Newbery books I was able to snag! 🤩🤩🤓
Also sorry for the bombardment of posts: I haven‘t been on in while and am playing catch up!

“It‘s a strange thing but somehow we expect more of girls than boys.”

I would use this book as an opportunity to talk about the civil war and incorporate a history lesson after!

Historical Fiction. The authors sense of fun throughout the book allows children to connect to the story! The book is very detailed, creating a good image of life during the civil war and what that may have been like for Caddie growing up.

The place and weather descriptions in this book made me reaaaallly want to run around outside and play somewhere outside the city.

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Well, I wasn‘t sure this book would stand up to the test of time, but I guess I had good taste as a kid. 😆 I love that Caddie knows how to plow, hunt, and fish, and that now her brothers are learning to quilt and cook and bake along with her. 💖 I also love that Caddie is friends with Native Americans and that her dad came from Britain, that the characters grow from their experiences, and ... this is trying to turn into a review. Let me shush. 😉

Congratulations on your milestone @Crazeedi and thanks for the #giveaway!! The tagged is the first book I remember reading for myself.
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This will probably be my first book of 2019

This was number 23 for my #MountTBRChallenge. And here is my gr link: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2294722139

First published in 1935, Caddie was a groundbreaker in her own right: loved outdoor play rather than domestic chores, made friends with the Indians, and generally considered "unladylike" ??
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1. Still in pajamas on my couch in my house near Milwaukee
2. Not My Father's Son by Alan Cumming
3. A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole
4. Caddie Woodlawn, Little House books, Peterkin Pollensnuff
5. Sense & Sensibility w Emma, Kate, and Alan Rickman 💖
6. The newest Flavia adventure!

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There are so many, many beautiful children's books that I love, and I could never choose a favorite. But Caddie Woodlawn was a big one for me when I was a little loner tomboy, looking for myself in books. #riotgrams #favoritechildrensbook

I loved this one when I was younger! Caddie is what you'd get if you mixed Anne Shirley and Laura Ingalls Wilder together #childprotagonist #photoadaynov16

#FunFridayPhoto Caddie Woodlawn was a middle grade book I loved. She was like a smarter, tougher version of Little House on the Prairie.

I picked this up because I am trying to read all the Newbery Medal winners. Turns out Caddie Woodlawn takes place in Wisconsin! #hometown