About the Author

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Carol Ryrie Brink was the author of many books for young readers, including Caddie Woodlawn's Family, the companion volume to Caddie Woodlawn, and Baby Island.

Trina Schart Hyman (April 8, 1939–November 19, 2004) was an American illustrator of more than 150 children’s books. She won the Caldecott Medal for Saint George and the Dragon and lived in Sweden.

Praise For…

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"You take Little House on the Prairie; I'll take Caddie Woodlawn."

-- Jim Trelease, author of The Read-Aloud Handbook