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Caddie Woodlawn's Family

by Carol Ryrie Brink · 1939

First known as "Magical Melons." That lovely redhead, Caddie Woodlawn, is back! Now there are more frontier adventures with the heroine of the Newbery Medal novel Caddie Woodlawn! The high-spirited Caddie is back with… more

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The most truly generous persons are those who give silently without hope of praise or reward.
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No," said Father. "Just do the best you can and don't let it worry you. In that way you'll have a clear conscience and a tranquil heart.
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To celebrate the Fourth of July meant something definite in those days.
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She was on a real, grown-up adventure, no matter how badly it should turn out.
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Riding around on Minnie’s shoulder But

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First known as "Magical Melons."

That lovely redhead, Caddie Woodlawn, is back! Now there are more frontier adventures with the heroine of the Newbery Medal novel Caddie Woodlawn! The high-spirited Caddie is back with her lively siblings for some amusing escapades. Here are fourteen new stories about frontier life with the seven Woodlawn children. They romp through the pages, discovering a secret horde of watermelons long after melon season, engaging in cattail fights, and adopting baby animals. You'll also hear of a young preacher doing a favor for a wandering Indian, a poor girl revealing a suprising talent at a medicine show, and Caddie ruining her new dress at the Independence Day celebration. Magical Melons is sure to capture your attention and your heart.

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1939
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