Dixie Martin, the Girl of Woodford's Cañon

By Grace May North

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Following the passing of their parents, a young girl must navigate the treacherous Sierra Nevada mountains while shouldering the responsibility of raising her three younger siblings, facing a test of resilience that binds them together.

Genres

Children & Young Adult Reading Fiction

Released

2014-09-16

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Summary

"Dixie Martin, the Girl of Woodford's Cañon" by Grace May North is a story set in the Sierra Nevada mountains about Dixie Martin, a brave twelve-year-old girl who becomes the caretaker for her three younger siblings after their parents die. The book shows Dixie handling the tough job of raising her family in a difficult place, balancing her duties with her hopes for her siblings' futures, including the lively Carolina and little Jimmy-Boy; as a new teacher arrives at their small school, the story explores themes of family, responsibility, and the challenges of survival in a rough environment.