Who Would Like This Book:
Step into Ma Ingalls’ sensible shoes and see the American frontier like never before! This beautifully written novel is perfect for anyone who grew up loving the Little House books or is curious about pioneer life from a grown-up, historically grounded perspective. If you ever wanted to know what Ma was really thinking - or wished the Little House series had more depth and emotional complexity - this one’s for you. Fans of immersive historical fiction and those who appreciate adult retellings of childhood classics will find lots to love here, especially with Miller’s lyrical, evocative prose.
Who May Not Like This Book:
If you prefer fast-paced books or aren’t big on lush, descriptive writing, you might find the story a little slow or dense. Some readers miss the childlike wonder and optimism of Laura’s voice, and the more mature, sometimes somber tone can feel heavy. If you’d rather keep marital matters off the prairie, the brief (and PG-rated) glimpses into Ma and Pa’s intimacy might not be your cup of tea. And sticklers for historical accuracy or fans of Wilder’s minimalist style may find this adult retelling takes too many liberties or feels too different from the originals.
About:
Caroline: Little House, Revisited by Sarah Miller is a reimagining of the Little House on the Prairie series from Caroline Ingalls' perspective. The book delves into the daily struggles and hardships faced by pioneers living on the prairie, portraying the inner world of Caroline as a complex, human, and empathetic character. Through detailed descriptions and historical accuracy, the author paints a vivid picture of pioneer life, offering a view of the challenges of adapting to a new place while trying to make it feel like home.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings include themes of loss and poverty, which may be emotionally challenging for some readers.
Has Romance?
There is a medium level of romance depicted in the story, primarily focusing on Caroline's relationship with Charles and their emotional intimacy.
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LibraryReads Selection
USA Today Bestseller!
One of Refinery29's Best Reads of September
In this novel authorized by the Little House Heritage Trust, Sarah Miller vividly recreates the beauty, hardship, and joys of the frontier in a dazzling work of historical fiction, a captivating story that illuminates one courageous, resilient, and loving pioneer woman as never before-Caroline Ingalls, "Ma" in Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved Little House books.
In the frigid days of February, 1870, Caroline Ingalls and her family leave the familiar comforts of the Big Woods of Wisconsin and the warm bosom of her family, for a new life in Kansas Indian Territory. Packing what they can carry in their wagon, Caroline, her husband Charles, and their little girls, Mary and Laura, head west to settle in a beautiful, unpredictable land full of promise and peril.
The pioneer life is a hard one, especially for a pregnant woman with no friends or kin to turn to for comfort or help. The burden of work must be shouldered alone, sickness tended without the aid of doctors, and babies birthed without the accustomed hands of mothers or sisters. But Caroline's new world is also full of tender joys. In adapting to this strange new place and transforming a rough log house built by Charles' hands into a home, Caroline must draw on untapped wells of strength she does not know she possesses.
For more than eighty years, generations of readers have been enchanted by the adventures of the American frontier's most famous child, Laura Ingalls Wilder, in the Little House books. Now, that familiar story is retold in this captivating tale of family, fidelity, hardship, love, and survival that vividly reimagines our past.
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