In a nearperfect miniature novel two children experience the apprehensionsand joys of the possibility of a new mother when their father invites a mailorder brid... » 

In a nearperfect miniature novel two children experience the apprehensionsand joys of the possibility of a new mother when their father invites a mailorder bride to their prairie home.Booklist. 1986 Newbery Medal ALANotable Childrens Book IRACBC Childrens Choice Book School LibraryJournal Best of the Best a New York Times Outstanding Childrens BookGolden Kite Award for Fiction Christopher Award. «