Magical Melons facts for kids
1944 edition
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| Author | Carol Ryrie Brink |
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| Illustrator | Marguerite Davis |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Caddie Woodlawn |
| Genre | Children's historical novel |
| Publisher | Macmillan |
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Publication date
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1939 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 193 |
| ISBN | 0-689-71416-5 |
| OCLC | 21077278 |
| LC Class | PZ7.B78 Mag 1990 |
| Preceded by | Caddie Woodlawn |
Magical Melons is a fun children's book written by Carol Ryrie Brink. It was first published in 1939. You might also know it by another name: Caddie Woodlawn's Family.
This book is a sequel to the famous novel Caddie Woodlawn. That first book even won the Newbery Medal, which is a really important award for children's literature!
Magical Melons tells many stories about the Woodlawn family. These stories take place between 1863 and 1866. Some of them even happen around the same time as events in the first Caddie Woodlawn book.
About Magical Melons
What Kind of Book Is It?
Magical Melons is a special type of book called a historical novel. This means the story is made up, but it happens during a real time in history. The book helps you imagine what life was like back then.
Instead of one long story, Magical Melons is a collection of shorter stories. They are all about the same family, the Woodlawns. This lets you see different moments and adventures in their lives.
The Time Period: The 1860s
The stories in Magical Melons are set between 1863 and 1866. This was an important time in American history. It was during and right after the American Civil War.
The book helps readers understand what everyday life was like for families during this period. It shows how people lived, worked, and played in the past.
