Reading Metrics
Description
"On Tide Mill Lane" is the second book in the "Charlotte Years" series, following five-year-old Charlotte Tucker as she lives with her family in Roxbury, Massachusetts, during the War of 1812. The story depicts Charlotte's daily activities throughout a year, including cornhusking, candle dipping, and helping her mother care for her younger sister Mary. Charlotte Tucker would later become the grandmother of renowned author Laura Ingalls Wilder.
Quick Summary
Step back to 1812 Massachusetts through the eyes of a five-year-old who grows up to become Laura Ingalls Wilder's grandmother, giving young readers a personal connection to American pioneer history. Kids will treasure the heartwarming small-town moments, from mill adventures and seasonal celebrations to the bonds between siblings facing uncertain times together. If your kid loves the Little House on the Prairie books, they'll be thrilled to explore the family roots that started it all. Ideal for readers ages 9-12 in grades 4-7.