Her disguise would keep her safe, but not from love.
If only men and boys were going to California, then Caroline would become a -- boy!
Caroline...
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Aug 04, 2010
Chris
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When I was in grade school, I read several books in this series (and writing this I want to hide in embarrassment, but I was around 11 or 12). The books were for the most part predictable and very clean (romance, but nothing more than a kiss). Girl is torn between two boys who both like her, and she chooses the one who lets her be herself (so the series was pro-girl in that respect). This one is the only one I can really remember and that is because there was no love triangle. It was story ab
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Nov 20, 2008
Corie
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One of my very first romance books. Found in my Christian School's library, so you know it was "clean". Those wonderful Sunfire novels...sigh....brings a tear. And memories of sneaking books by the pitiful light of my alarm clock after my parents had sent me to bed. (hmmmm, needing glasses, mystery solved...)
These aren't in print any longer, which is probably for the best. This novel probably wouldn't stand up to my current standards should I ever read it again, but it cert More...
These aren't in print any longer, which is probably for the best. This novel probably wouldn't stand up to my current standards should I ever read it again, but it cert More...
Jul 25, 2008
Edallia
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“(See my review of "Amanda" for my series overview.)
Well, wasn't this one a lot of fun! I knew I'd be more kindly disposed towards this particular Sunfire, since it involved frontiers and wagon trains and the lovely scenery of the Sierra Nevada.
For the record, and for the sake of the data integrity of my Great Sunfire Re-Read, I did *not* read this one as a kid.
The plot is pretty straightforward: Caroline Hoxie's older brothers Frank and Billy decide to leave their Michigan farm More...
Well, wasn't this one a lot of fun! I knew I'd be more kindly disposed towards this particular Sunfire, since it involved frontiers and wagon trains and the lovely scenery of the Sierra Nevada.
For the record, and for the sake of the data integrity of my Great Sunfire Re-Read, I did *not* read this one as a kid.
The plot is pretty straightforward: Caroline Hoxie's older brothers Frank and Billy decide to leave their Michigan farm More...
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Feb 05, 2009
Tiffany
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Okay, I admit, this is a book I read many years ago as a pre-teen. Scholastic Books had a teen romance series that featured young women at different interesting points in our history. Caroline was my favorite. What's there not to love about an adventurous girl who follows her brothers across the plains to find them in California? And she disguises herself as a boy. And she falls in love. On rereading it as an adult, I enjoyed the full flavor of nostalgia. The story is still pretty good.
Dec 28, 2008
Needleroozer
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I guess these books were supposed to prepare me for my young adulthood, when I would have to choose the man to marry from among my suitors. Luckily I have been able to ignore some of that early training and not get involved with the oppressive institution of marriage.
Oh, but I'm supposed to write about the book.
Well, I know from recognizing the cover that I've read this book, but I can't remember a dang thing about its plot. Sorry.
Oh, but I'm supposed to write about the book.
Well, I know from recognizing the cover that I've read this book, but I can't remember a dang thing about its plot. Sorry.
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Apr 16, 2011
♥Xeni♥
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I discovered the Sunfire Classics back in middle school (working in the library) and with them discovered the joys of romance novels!
And yet, I only loved a select few of these books.
Caroline is dear to my heart because she is a frontier woman. Not only that, but she disguised herself as a man in order to be close to the man she loved! Eventually, her secret would have to come out, but in the meantime it was hilarious to see what Caroline had to go through to keep it a secret More...
And yet, I only loved a select few of these books.
Caroline is dear to my heart because she is a frontier woman. Not only that, but she disguised herself as a man in order to be close to the man she loved! Eventually, her secret would have to come out, but in the meantime it was hilarious to see what Caroline had to go through to keep it a secret More...
Aug 03, 2010
Jessica
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I'm revisiting my youth with this book. A sweet story of a stubborn 16-year-old girl who decides to disguise herself as a boy, hire herself out as a wagon hand, and follow her two older brothers to California during the gold rush. A coming of age story, with a sweet romance mixed in.
Feb 10, 2012
Beth
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One of my all-time favorites. Just the perfect amount of romance and adventure and of course it ends how you think it will, but I still love it.
Jan 08, 2009
Dani
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Another one of my favorites in this series. I love the whole dressing up as a boy-trying to not to be discovered as a woman- scenarios.
Nov 27, 2011
Penny
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I read all of these when I was a teen, and recently bought the entire series for the girls after finding them on ebay.
Nov 08, 2010
Jeanna
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One of my favorites int he series of Sunfire Romances. I wish they'd re-release them as I'd love to read them again.
Mar 13, 2009
Marleah
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I read this years ago! But I remember that I liked it. A very clean (but very cheesy) romance.
Nov 04, 2009
Mikki
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One of my favorite books from growing up...I still like to read it now and then.
Sep 22, 2009
Merrick
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This was one of my favorite books when I was ten. I loved everything about it!
May 10, 2007
Andrea
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I loved this historical series when I was in elementary school. Each book was a stand alone story and featured a young woman from a noteworthy historical period. This one was my absolute favorite and took place during the California gold rush. I wish you could still buy these in stores!
Aug 15, 2008
Joanna
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Great book about a young girl who decides to travel west to her brothers during the Gold Rush. I first read it as a 7th grader, but it is a book that I re-read every few years.
Jun 13, 2008
Windy
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I loved these YA historical romance novels when I was a girl/young adult. They're totally clean and fun!
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