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Dagg, Carole Estby
2 Reviews
(2)
4-6
When the Johnson family takes advantage of President Roosevelt's program to send homesteaders to Alaska, the whole family--particularly oldest daughter Terpsichore--works hard to get their settlement up and going. Dagg evokes the pioneering spirit of Wilder's Little House books in a Depression-era setting; with a gently episodic shape, the plot touches frequently enough on the book's overarching elements to keep the momentum humming.
Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
January, 2016
(2)
YA
In 1896, seventeen-year-old Clara Estby and her mother Helga trek from Washington State to New York City to win a bet and save the family farm. Dagg's novel is based on the true adventures of her great-grandmother and great-aunt, making the characters that much easier to root for. Pulse-pounding encounters will leave readers invigorated and inspired by the women's determination.
Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
May, 2011
2 reviews
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