This novel, written in diary form, tells of "a pivotal year for 19th-century New Englander Catherine Cabot Hill--one of change, loss, and leave taking . . . a low-key, intense and reflective book."--School Library Journal, starred review. 1980 Newbery Award book.
First line:
"I, Catherine Cabot Hall, aged 13 years, 7 months, 8 days, of Meredith in the State of New-Hampshire, do begin this book."
And thus begins the journey we take with Catherine. From harsh winters, sweltering summers, best bosom friends, school, new mamann's and death.
I enjoyed the historical events woven into a story from the viewpoint of a thirteen-year old girl.
Catherine, her sister Matty and their father live in a small home where Catherine is in charge, her mother having died after giving birth to a son, who also died. The reader gets a glimpse of life in New England in a hard time. I enjoyed the stories Uncle Jack told, the innocence of life in this era and uplifting way most people treated each other.
Liked:
Stories from 1830's
History woven into story
Disliked:
Wanted to know more about Catherine after 1832!
4 STARS
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