In Grandma's Attic

by Mary B. on 2007-06-24
Very funny book. We had to buy the whole series!

by HELEN F on 2008-04-08
This book (and the others in the series) has been a favorite with both of my girls who have read it. I keep finding it pulled off the bookshelf to be read again. The author is a great storyteller.

by Ellen Y. on 2007-06-22
When we first started reading this book, I was afraid my daughter would lose interest, as the opening chapters were a bit preachy. But as we got deeper in, she kept asking for more. The stories are funny and warm and we both love the window into the past. Makes me wish I'd asked my own grandmother's more questions!

by Veronica L. on 2008-04-01
Nice, traditional values, good manners, faith, interesting, funny, well-written, attention-keeping, lots of great stories. What more could you ask for?

by Kathy A. on 2008-04-01
For little girls who would like to know what it was like growing up in the "good ole days" this is an excellant book to read. Our daughter was fascinated with the story.

by Beverly J. on 2008-03-05
My favorite book is called In Grandma’s Attic. I am writing about it because it is funny, and I like it. I have four favorite stories in that book: Pride Goes Before a Fall, The Pearl Buttons, Ma’s Birthday Cake, and Grandma and the Gun. I like them because they are funny, and they teach you lessons about how to live God’s way. I know you will like this book. Charis J., age 7

by Susan K. on 2008-02-21
We called this story (affectionately) the "spanking" book, as there are mentions of a spanking by different terms in many of the chapters. We absolutely loved it and look forward to reading the rest of the series.

by SUE S on 2008-04-19
“In Grandma’s Attic” is a beautiful book that our whole family enjoyed, from my 5-year-old homeschooled kindergartener all the way up to my 77-year-old parents. Author Arleta Richardson, herself in her 80s now, recalls stories that her grandmother shared about her childhood. The grandmother grew up on a farm in Michigan around the turn of the last century, so the stories offer a nice glimpse into the past—almost doubling as a history lesson. Arleta introduces each story with what was happening when her grandma told it to her, whether grandma was sitting down to sew, telling about something Arleta had pulled out of the attic, or entertaining Arleta as the little girl from diphtheria. Readers can learn about day-to-day life from two different periods of history at once. What I most appreciate is the quaint honesty of the stories. Grandma even tells stories about the mischief she got into as a child! Arleta manages to show that childhood is still childhood, no matter the time period. We used this book as a read-aloud during school times and at bedtime. I’d say a child with about a third-grade reading level could read it alone. Each of its 23 chapters is short, with about 5 or so pages each. Each chapter tells a different story. The book has five nice, black-and-white illustrations. It even feels good in the hand, with a nice linen cardstock cover and standard novel size. If you enjoy the Little House on the Prairie series, you’ll enjoy this book. Some of the stories end with a Christian message, such as how prayer brought grandpa a new pair of shoes. All emphasize values, though not at all in a preachy way. Like grandma from the book, I also grew up on a farm in Michigan, but I think anyone would love these stories. I can’t wait to read the rest of the series!

by BETH P on 2008-08-15
Just plain delightful! Holds the interest of boys and girls alike. Mom loves these as they remind me of the stories my own grandmother used to share.

by CHINELL D on 2009-04-09
This book was a JOY to read. My girls begged for a new chapter every day and were disappointed when we were done with the book. They talk about the stories like they experienced them. The lessons were valuable and exploring "old fashion" ways was fascinating to them.