I’ve read more than my fair share of “pioneers traveling west” books.  Charlotte’s Rose, while not an obvious stand-out, does put a slightly different twist on the genre.  Charlotte and her father are Mormons, traveling with a handcart company from Iowa City to Utah.  Instead of riding in a comfy covered wagon, they’re pushing their belongings across the country!  Charlotte makes the journey even harder on herself, when she volunteers to carry and care for a motherless newborn baby until the baby’s father can come to terms with his wife’s death.  The book is based on a true account of a pioneer girl carrying a baby across the prairie, and I am in awe of that girl’s courage.  I struggled to care for a newborn in the comfort of my own home!

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   I was surfing the net and found your review of my book here. Thanks for giving it your attention. And I’ve loved reading your other reviews. Wow! This is a fabulous resource! I’m so glad I found your blog.

   Best wishes. Keep reading. You’ve reviewed some of my favorite authors, including Shannon Hale and Louise Plummer.

   Ann Cannon

   Comment by ann cannon — November 12, 2007 @ 8:31 am

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   Ann,

   Thanks so much for taking the time to post your comment. I’m honored that you did so. Thanks too for your kind words about my blog. I hope you stop by again from time to time!

   Rachel

   Comment by rpikk — November 13, 2007 @ 4:45 pm

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