Our Only May Amelia

By Jennifer Holm...this book was recommended to me by a Library Patron...I always get such good recommendations this way! She was reading it to her kids...and mentioned it to me. What was most interesting about the book was that this was based loosely on the author's great grandmother's journals or experiences as a pioneer in Washington State...1899. Amelia is the youngest of 8 kids, all of the other children are boys. People are always complaining that she should be a proper young lady...but there is always something more fun for her to do, fishing, sheep to be herded...helping her mother as she is pregnant. Amelia is hoping for a girl! This was a quick read, but full of adventure, longing, and hope. Even though this book is for middle readers I would recommend it for all ages. And...it is also a Newberry Honor book!