The Madigans

"The Madigans" by Miriam Michelson is a charming tale from the early 1900s that follows the Madigan family and especially concentrates on Cecilia "Sissy" Morgan Madigan as she grows and learns. The story shows Sissy sorting out the troubles of being a kid, like getting along with her family, dealing with fights, and wanting to be a good person. The book catches the busy and wild feel of brothers and sisters living together, all happening in their home in Virginia City, Nevada; the narrative begins by presenting Sissy as she thinks about her resolutions to behave better in the coming weeks, which includes showing patience to her family. Yet, her goals soon face difficulty when her sister Irene starts to tease her, which starts a string of funny disagreements and hard feelings. Sissy's big hopes of being a good example are tested by funny situations at school, family needs, and her dad's rough attitude; the beginning prepares readers to enthusiastically examine Sissy's personality as she grows through the challenges that come with being raised in a busy, difficult, family setting.