All talk of the shower was suspended as we gazed at the small packet she handed me. “What is it this time, Wend?” said Antoinette, “is it as good as the racing car?” “Better,” I said, peering at the tiny kit set, “it's a circus elephant ...
Author: Wendy Hamilton
Publisher: ZealAus Publishing
ISBN: 9781925888591
Category: Young Adult Fiction
Page: 147
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In this sequel to Little House in the Bush, thirteen-year-old Wendy and her two sisters are excited about moving out to Mount Tiger permanently. But their joy at getting a new house quickly sours when they realize building is hard work. Now quarrying rocks and digging foundations are added to their weekends of pioneer living. Despite thinking their parents are slave drivers, there is plenty of time between chores for fun and games. Readers of the little house on the Prairie series will adore the hilarious antics of this twentieth-century New Zealand family. Based on Wendy’s childhood, these adventures are sure to become a well-loved classic in every family bookshelf.