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Caroline (Sunfire #7)
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 just wants the same adventures her brothers have. But they're headed west to California to find gold, and that's no place for a girl to be. So Caroline takes matters -- and scissors -- into her own hands. By cutting her hair and do...more
If only men and boys were going to California, then Caroline would become a -- boy!
Caroline just wants the same adventures her brothers have. But they're headed west to California to find gold, and that's no place for a girl to be. So Caroline takes matters -- and scissors -- into her own hands. By cutting her hair and do...more
Paperback, 368 pages
Published
November 26th 1984
by Scholastic Paperbacks
(first published November 1984)
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A longer format Sunfire that should have been a bit shorter. The trials of the wagon train were well done and Caroline was a likable heroine, but I never thought I'd say that I wished there'd be some artificial tension in a Sunfire. Usually the heroine bounces back and forth between two swains: the dashing bad boy and the stolid provider. We always know who she'll end up with (a girl has to look to her future), so the drama always seems pointless. But this time around I really missed it.
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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 about...more
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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 certainly fit the bill as...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 certainly fit the bill as...more
“(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 and join the C...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 and join the C...more
This was a fun one. I liked Caroline a LOT. She's spunky and feisty and she's not going to lie down and become a laaady while her brothers go have an adventure without her. The only other Sunfire novel I've read is "Amanda" and the main character whines about not being girly enough throughout the whole novel. Not Caroline!
It's not a masterpiece of literature but it was fun to read. I kind of want to search out more Sunfire novels now, just because they're fun and clean. Albeit cheesy.
It's not a masterpiece of literature but it was fun to read. I kind of want to search out more Sunfire novels now, just because they're fun and clean. Albeit cheesy.
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.
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.
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 while living out in...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 while living out in...more
I am loving this trip down memory lane and reading these Sunfire books. This one does not have quite as much of the history piece until the last third or so, but the story is fun. Caroline is a spunky character who goes on a very unlikely journey. Suspend disbelief and you have a fun 1980's read.
This is one of my favorite Sunfire books. The history and setting of the Oregon Trail is really interesting and nicely done, the characters are awesome, and the book has a good flow. Caroline is plucky without being annoying. I've read this one again and again and will continue to do so.
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.
Re-read & reviewed as part of Frontier Week at Slatebreakers - http://slatebreakers.com/2012/08/10/r...
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.
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.
I first found this book when I was in he 7th grade and I have loved it ever since. I still have my copy 20 yrs later. Love it
I remember loving, loving this book. I read it several times. It had an "As You Like It" meets the Old West type plot.
I read all of these when I was a teen, and recently bought the entire series for the girls after finding them on ebay.
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.
I read this years ago! But I remember that I liked it. A very clean (but very cheesy) romance.
One of my favorite books from growing up...I still like to read it now and then.
This was one of my favorite books when I was ten. I loved everything about it!
Aug 11, 2011
Lady Lioness
marked it as keepers
under bed
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!
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
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
10-14 year old girls
Shelves:
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I loved these YA historical romance novels when I was a girl/young adult. They're totally clean and fun!
Dec 22, 2009
Megan
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2004,
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[July/August?:] 2004: in Yellowstone; back to Aeneid
One of my very favorite childhood books.
May 14, 2013
Solana Peterson
marked it as to-read
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