Books like Caroline & her sister by Maria D. Wilkes
In the mid‑19th‑century Wisconsin frontier, six‑year‑old Caroline shares a close bond with her older sister Martha. Together they tackle wash‑day chores, revel in snowy adventures, and experience the excitement and challenges of Caroline’s first day of school. The story follows their growing independence and the support they find between each other amid the hardships of frontier life.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Maria D. Wilkes
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