** "Bertie's Home; or, the Way to be Happy" by Madeline Leslie is the captivating first book in the Woodlawn series, which follows the Curtis family in the late 1800s as they create a new life in the quiet village of Oxford. The story centers on Bertie and his sister Winnie as they settle into their new home, Woodlawn, and showcases the family's journey of building their dream house, spurred by Mr. Curtis's commitment to his wife's well-being. As Bertie watches the construction, he learns important life lessons about hard work, kindness, and the value of different trades, along with how to navigate friendships and face moral challenges. Through engaging stories and illustrations, the tale emphasizes the importance of good behavior, respect, and being honest as keys to true happiness. **
Bertie's Home; or, the Way to be Happy
By Madeline Leslie
** In a peaceful village, a family's dream of building a new home unfolds, teaching a young boy valuable lessons about life, kindness, and the true way to be happy.
Summary
About the AuthorHarriette Newell Woods Baker was an American author of books for children, and editor. Her career as an author began when she was about 30 years old. She devoted herself successfully to novels; but after about 15 years, she wrote popular religious literature. Her most famous book, Tim, the Scissors Grinder, sold half a million copies, and was translated into several languages. Baker published about 200 moral and religious tales under the pen name "Mrs. Madeline Leslie". She also wrote under her own name or initials, and under that of "Aunt Hattie". She wrote chiefly for the young, and was still writing in 1893 when she died.
Harriette Newell Woods Baker was an American author of books for children, and editor. Her career as an author began when she was about 30 years old. She devoted herself successfully to novels; but after about 15 years, she wrote popular religious literature. Her most famous book, Tim, the Scissors Grinder, sold half a million copies, and was translated into several languages. Baker published about 200 moral and religious tales under the pen name "Mrs. Madeline Leslie". She also wrote under her own name or initials, and under that of "Aunt Hattie". She wrote chiefly for the young, and was still writing in 1893 when she died.
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