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Title: Colonial Madness
Author: Jo Whittemore
Target: Grade 4-7
Series: No
What this book is about:
Tori’s dad is dead and her mom is trying to make ends meet with her dress shop. When Tori’s great aunt dies, she leaves a big estate behind, and the recipient is the family member who can survive two weeks living as they did in colonial times, when the manner was constructed. Tori and her mom give the contest a shot, but living without modern conveniences is not as easy as it sounds. Between the hunting and gathering, the candle making, and the use of corn cob toilet paper, they will have to rely on all their resources to make it through and beat the other family members. Oh, and did I mention the smell!
Tori’s dad is dead and her mom is trying to make ends meet with her dress shop. When Tori’s great aunt dies, she leaves a big estate behind, and the recipient is the family member who can survive two weeks living as they did in colonial times, when the manner was constructed. Tori and her mom give the contest a shot, but living without modern conveniences is not as easy as it sounds. Between the hunting and gathering, the candle making, and the use of corn cob toilet paper, they will have to rely on all their resources to make it through and beat the other family members. Oh, and did I mention the smell!
Why I love this book:
Ok, this book is preteen cotton candy, but the best, most fun cotton candy. One very redeeming quality to the story was that kids will learn about life in colonial times, without even realizing it! There are plenty of historically accurate details that are well integrated into the story line.
Ok, this book is preteen cotton candy, but the best, most fun cotton candy. One very redeeming quality to the story was that kids will learn about life in colonial times, without even realizing it! There are plenty of historically accurate details that are well integrated into the story line.
I thought the mother/daughter scenes were well done. It was nice to see a mother and daughter who generally got along and liked each other, with just the right amount of conflict thrown in. Because let’s face it, no mother daughter relationship is seamless.
Some innocent romance along with a competition make this book ideal for the age group.
Who this book is for:
Great for girls who are looking for a fun beach type read.
Great for girls who are looking for a fun beach type read.
Final thoughts:
Just the kind of book I would have loved in between required reading at school when I was a kid.
Just the kind of book I would have loved in between required reading at school when I was a kid.
To purchase this book:
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