Mother Carey's Chickens

"Mother Carey's Chickens" by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin is a heartwarming story about the Carey family and the children, known as "Mother Carey's chickens," learn about the resilience of family bonds when Mother Carey leaves on a journey to care for their sick father, Captain Carey. The novel explores the challenges that the siblings, Nancy, Gilbert, Kathleen, and Peter, face as they navigate growing up with their mother gone. As Nancy steps up to guide her siblings, Gilbert has memorable adventures and even young Peter provides innocent charm. The narrative emphasizes love, sacrifice, and personal growth within a close-knit family, making it a story about how they adapt to life's challenges while keeping their connection strong.