Wildwood by Elinor Florence. Dundurn, 2018. Adult fiction.By far, one of the best books I have read in 2019! This is the story of a single mom from Arizona who inherits a house and land in Alberta, Canada. The only stipulation is that she must live there for one year. Told in first person, the tale is well told and alternates with a diary that the great aunt, a pioneer, wrote about her own experiences about arriving in the early 1920's . Bridget, the four year old daughter, is selectively mute, but one of the most humorous and captivating characters. The mom and daughter manage to make friends, conquer the rural aspect of their new lives, and even find love with new animals and people. The details ring true and include many interesting tidbits about Canadian history and life. Highly recommended.
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