This book, along with the entire series it is a part of, is something I have read countless times. I return to them because the stories are so comforting and are a window into what life was like many years ago. I find Laura's life to be fascinating, and the ups and downs of her adventures with her family are what keep me turning the page to find out what will happen next. If you've never read this series, I cannot recommend it enough. Start here, with Little House in the Big Woods. It tells the story of Laura as a young girl in 1871 living with her mom, dad, older sister Mary, and baby sister Carrie. It is an autobiography, so it is based on Laura's actual life experiences. At this point, the family is living in a cabin in the woods in Wisconsin, and it tells about their daily life. Throughout all of their experiences, good and bad, you can see the way the family is deeply rooted in their love and respect for each other. When I pick up these books, I feel like I'm visiting an old friend! Make sure you add this one to your reading list. The other titles in the series include: Little House on the Prairie, Farmer Boy, On the Banks of Plum Creek, By the Shores of Silver Lake, The Long Winter, Little Town on the Prairie, These Happy Golden Years, The First Four Years
This book is a Newbery Medal winner, and for good reason. It is another book that I was unable to put down once I started reading it. Annemarie is the main character, and she has a best friend, Ellen, that is moving in and pretending to be part of Annemarie's family in order to keep her safe. This is because Ellen is Jewish and the Nazis are coming in and removing all of the Jewish people. Annemarie ends up having to go on a very risky and dangerous mission in order to save Ellen's life. It is a fast read, and it will keep you on the edge of your seat. It is a powerful reminder of the horrible things people went through during the Holocaust.
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