Down to the Bonny Glen

by Melissa Wiley

Book Overview

Martha is frustrated because Mum has said she's too old to be playing on the moors now, and she must have a governess.First there's Miss Norrie. All she must to do is teach Martha sewing and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060279850
• ISBN13: 9780060279851
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
• Length: 321 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.8" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Great prequel that stands on its own

The Martha Years (of which this is the first) are great prequels to the Little House stories. Martha is Laura's great-grandmother who grows up in Scotland. This first of the series tells Martha's story starting at about the age of Laura in the first LH books. This series though, can stand on its own as a great series for kids. The setting, plot and details are well-crafted and the stories are excellent. Whether your kids like or don't like LH, have them try these -- they really are fantastic!

A maturing Martha

Martha has realized that she has to become more of a lady now, and she doesn't realize what is involved in becoming of age. She just would rather spend the time playing on the highlands, but as she is getting older, that is becoming less and less of a chance and possiblity. She soon has to have a governess to teach her how to mature, and be more of a lady, which one will survive? If you would like to find out which governess survives, and the challenges and hurdles that Martha has to go through to become more of a lady, go and buy or borrow a copy of this book.

Come Home to Little House!

Since the first Little House series, boys and girls of all ages have eagerly kept up with the adventures of Martha, Charlotte, Caroline, Laura, and Rose. In the newest book in the Martha series, "Down to the Bonny Glen," there is so much happening! There is a wedding, new governesses, a flax harvest, and other events that add up to fun in this book. And, as usual, Martha finds a way to get into mischief in everything. Melissa Wiley has a marvelous ability to bring this time period to life for us. I enjoyed this book because it makes learning history fun by bringing it to life.