Title: Home in the Woods
Description: Eliza Wheeler’s book tells the story of what happens when six-year-old Marvel, her seven siblings, and their mom must start all over again after their father has died. Deep in the woods of Wisconsin they find a tar-paper shack. It doesn’t seem like much of a home, but they soon start seeing what it could be. During their first year it’s a struggle to maintain the shack and make sure they have enough to eat. But each season also brings its own delights and blessings–and the children always find a way to have fun. Most importantly, the family finds immense joy in being together, surrounded by nature. And slowly, their little shack starts feeling like a true home–warm, bright, and filled up with love.
Subjects: Children's fiction, Family Life, Fiction, Poverty, Single-parent families, Depressions, 1929, History, Picture books, Juvenile works
Places: United States
People: Marvel, Clara, Eva, Lowell, Rich
Time periods: 1932