Absolutely delightful!:
This book I could read over and over again. I made me long for the simpler days. Ms Smith painted such a vivid, brilliant picture of small town life way back when horses were considered the mode of transportation and those new horseless contraptions were just a fad that is sure to fade away! This book has plenty of delightful town antics and I couldn't have been more pleased with my purchase! Too bad that she had to pass so soon and couldn't have written more!
Refreshing and delightful:
I bought this book recently at a charity book sale. I kept putting it back and picking it up again. I am so glad I purchased it. This book is delightful and a reminder of what childhood and life used to be like.I cannot get thru a chapter without smiling or laughing out loud at Helene's adventures.The author is vivid in her character descriptions. I am so happy to see it is still in print. I consider this a American classic, right up there with Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer. You will not be disppointed, this is a worthwhile and enjoyable read.
a joy to read:
The only bad thing about this book was there is no recipe for the lemon jelly cake. Besides that the book was wonderful. The story takes you back in time to a more relaxed era and when the book ends you are a little sad that you must leave. This would be a great choice for a book club.
Delightful romp.:
Turn of last century, small town in Illinois tale told through the eyes of one of two of the most well known eleven year old girls in town. ( One is the Doctor's daughter, the other is the ministers daughter.) They know the dirt in town, yet are humorously innocent as well. It is like stepping back in time, via a Disney production, and only being delighted and entertained. Light fare for traveling back to a gentler time.
Corny, but good reading:
The writing carries it through, simple and good. The theme of comparing life to a four-layer cake is pretty thin ice, and the author falls through it a few times. What can I say? I was entertained by the great people in the book; I was turned off by the cake theme.
| Author: | Madeline Smith | | Binding: | Paperback | | Dewey Decimal Number: | 813.54 | | EAN: | 9780252061639 | | ISBN: | 0252061632 | | Number Of Pages: | 256 | | Publication Date: | 1997-11-01 |
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