Mother Carey’s Chickens

Author: Kate Douglas Wiggin

Mrs. Carey, a strong and loving mother, and her children, Nancy, Gilbert, Kitty, and Peter move to a small village in Maine after Captain Carey dies in the Spanish-American war.

$19.95

SKU 9798888181324 Categories Fiction (8-12), Purple House Press Tags family, war

Description

Sample

This classic novel, from the author of Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, explores themes of motherhood, gentleness, and sacrifice, while highlighting the importance of family relationships as the Careys face challenges together and find joy in their new simpler life.

With ten black and white illustrations by Alice Barber Stephens. Many editions have cut some of the drawings.

Unabridged, first published in 1911.