Family Tree: Family Tree Book One: Better to Wish (Series #1) (Paperback)

from cyderry

This story takes place in Maine during the Depression telling of a young family and their difficulties. In truth it could have taken place anywhere. The family was poor but the father was hardworking. The characters were very stereotypical as were the issues that the addressed - health, neighbors...

from muddyboy

This is the story of an elderly woman who is looking back at her youth though this is never mention again after the prologue. This book has far more sadness, separation, death and bigotry than humor and joy. Even the end that is supposed to be joyful rings hollow to me. Young adult fiction does n...

from matamgirl

This follows the story of Abby and her family who live in a small town in Maine during the Great Depression. Abby's father is not a pleasant person and her mother is fragile and weak. Abby is as you would expect a smart, strong heroine who has no problems standing up to him. The story follows Abb...

from mountie9

The Good Stuff Very realistic and true to the time period (warning some of it is quite sad and may be hard for the more sensitive reader but it is written beautifully and appropriate for the age level) Abby is a strong willed likeable character that you will cheer for Loved the relationship betwe...