Our Only May Amelia

It isn2t easy being a pioneer in the state of Washington in 1899, but it2s particularly hard when you are the only girl ever born in the new settlement. With seven older brothers and a love of adventure, May Amelia Jackson just can2t seem to abide her family2s insistence that she behave like a Proper Young Lady. She2s sure she could do better if only there were at least one other girl living along the banks of the Nasel River. And now that Mama2s going to have a baby, maybe there2s hope. Inspired by the diaries of her great-aunt, the real May Amelia, first-time novelist Jennifer Holm has given us a beautifully crafted tale of one young girl whose unique spirit captures the courage, humour, passion and depth of the American pioneer experience. ‗Newbery Honour Book (USA), 2000 Ages 10+Holm, Jennifer L. is the author of 'Our Only May Amelia' with ISBN 9780064408561 and ISBN 0064408566.