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Caddie Woodlawn
Submitted by rob on Sun, 12/09/2007 - 21:55.SarahKate's Notes:
This story is based on the author's grandmother's life - and it is outstanding. An incredible story of a brave tomboy.
 | author: Carol Ryrie Brink rating:  asin: 1416940286 binding: Paperback list price: $6.99 USD amazon price: $6.99 USD |
At age 11, Caddie Woodlawn is the despair of her mother and the pride of her father: a clock-fixing tomboy running wild in the woods of Wisconsin. In 1864, this is a bit much for her Boston-bred mother to bear, but Caddie and her brothers are happy with the status quo. Written in 1935 about Carol Ryrie Brink's grandmother's childhood, the adventures of Caddie and her brothers are still exciting over 60 years later.
Lives of Extraordinary Women: Rulers, Rebels (and What the Neighbors Thought)
Submitted by SarahKate on Wed, 11/28/2007 - 22:28.SarahKate's Notes:
Even though this book is mostly text, it was fascinating to my 8 year old and we read selections from it daily, sometimes over and over.
 | author: Kathleen Krull rating:  asin: 0152008071 binding: Hardcover list price: $21.00 USD amazon price: $14.28 USD |
Not all governments have been run by men. Lives of Extraordinary Women turns the spotlight on women who have wielded power, revealing their feats--and flaws--for all the world to see. Here you'll find twenty of the most influential women in history: queens, warriors, prime ministers, first ladies, revolutionary leaders. Some are revered. Others are notorious. What were they really like?
Ballet Shoes
Submitted by SarahKate on Sat, 11/10/2007 - 13:39.SarahKate's Notes:
Originally published in 1937, this is a chapter book loved by generations. We (currently) have an aspiring professional ballerina in our family so this book is wonderful to read to get an idea of just how much *work* is involved to achieve your dreams.
 | author: Noel Streatfeild rating: asin: 0679847596 binding: Paperback list price: $5.99 USD amazon price: $5.99 USD |
In the tradition of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Little Princess come Noel Streatfeild’s tales of triumph. In this story, three orphan girls vow to make a name for themselves and find their own special talents. With hard work, fame just may be in the stars! Originally published in 1937.