(2) 4-6 Little House: The Charlotte Years series. Illustrated by Dan Andreasen. During her eleventh year, Charlotte faces many changes: she eagerly begins finishing school; her baby brother dies; her family is reunited with a long-lost uncle; and a new dam near their home forces them to move. Wiley's gentle historical narrative intertwines these life lessons with everyday events, bringing the era and the characters to life.

Reviewer: Anne St. John

(3) 4-6 Little House: The Charlotte Years series. Illustrated by Dan Andreasen. Eight-year-old Charlotte struggles with her teacher's unfair treatment and sulks about being left out of trips to Boston to see the new gaslights and the president. But she also finds pleasure in everyday family life, as well as surprises, such as a new baby in the house and a trip to the fair. This is a pleasant continuation of the fictional story of the sensitive girl who would eventually become Laura Ingalls's grandmother.

Reviewer: Anne St. John

(3) 4-6 Little House: The Charlotte Years series. Illustrated by Dan Andreasen. In this sequel to Little House by Boston Bay, five-year-old Charlotte joins the town's celebration of the end of the War of 1812 and anxiously awaits the return of her father's hired hand, Will, who is a member of the militia. Little House fans will be intrigued with the story of Laura's grandmother, though Charlotte is charming enough to carry this well-crafted series completely on her own.

Reviewer: Anne St. John

(4) 4-6 Little House: The Charlotte Years series. Illustrated by Dan Andreasen. Five-year-old Charlotte learns the alphabet in school, makes a friend, plays with her clothespin doll, and helps Mama with her chores. Gradually, the War of 1812 begins to have a noticeable impact on her family's life. Charlotte's small adventures are not as memorable as her granddaughter Laura's--but readers may enjoy this picture of life in the 1800s.

Reviewer: Anne St. John