While Caroline Was Growing

"While Caroline Was Growing" by Josephine Daskam Bacon is a charming story set in times past. It introduces Caroline, a lively young girl whose days are filled with imagination and a desire for adventure. She questions the expectations of the grown-up world, with the story exploring the adventures and friendships that shape her youth. The story opens with her humorous defiance of schoolwork. Her mind easily wanders to the wonders she observes outside. We soon grasp the importance of her longing for freedom and her hunger to connect with others, as seen in her interactions with characters like Katy and William. The novel is filled with lightheartedness, emphasizing the beauty of everyday life and the sweet innocence of childhood.