Peanut Butter for Cupcakes
A couple of months ago I had the good fortune of reading two books by author Donna Nordmark Aviles: “Fly Little Bird, Fly!” and “Beyond the Orphan Train.” Both books chronicled the amazing life and adventures of Oliver Nordmark as he and his brother became orphans and put on trains headed out West. Each one of the books was a great joy as they gave an intimate glimpse into early settler life on the Great Plains right after the turn of the twentieth century. What a great thrill it was – for both me and my kids – when we read the third book in this series Peanut Butter for Cupcakes.Continuing on with the life of Oliver Nordmark, this book tells the story of Oliver, his wife, and their six children during the Depression.
Written in such a style that not only is engaging but also informative and educational, Peanut Butter for Cupcakesagain brings alive the life and times of one of the most difficult periods in US history. However, unlike your standard history text, or those big biographical tomes that are typical of books covering the Depression, author Donna Aviles delivers a story written to capture the heart and soul of the reader.
Just like during Oliver’s childhood, because of hard times the six children of the Nordmark family are placed into foster care during various parts of their young adult life. Having to overcome the unexpected death of their mother and the economic hardships of the Depression, Oliver’s six children provide the story with enough mischief, adventure, and heart to keep the reader interested. Not only does the reader learn about this desperate time in United States history, including how the Civilian Conservation Corps and the Works Progress Administration saved many a family, but also about personal character, responsibility, and integrity.
Peanut Butter for Cupcakesis bound to be considered a classic in its genre. Rarely do you find in a book a story that can not only teach your children important history lessons, but also how families in the past survived some of the hardest of times. It is this final aspect that gives the book its unique component, for it provides young adults with a sense of respect for their ancestors – a level of respect that is very deserving but often not given. Peanut Butter for Cupcakes,like Donna Aviles two other books, should be considered essential reading.
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