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Caddie Woodlawn • A WonderWorks Production

A Newberry Medal-winning Children's Classic.

New 116 minutes DVD or VHS cc.

Brash, mischievous Caddie saves those she loves from a frontier war by confronting intolerance and bias with belief and courageous action

Eleven-year-old Caddie Woodlawn and her family live on the Wisconsin frontier in 1865. Caddie’s mother hopes that a summer visit from fashionable and well-mannered Cousin Annabelle from Boston, will encourage tomboy Caddie to become more of a refined young lady. But Caddie feels she and Annabelle have little in common. Meanwhile, Caddie is disturbed by a growing community hatred and mistrust of the peaceful Dakota Indians who live nearby. When false rumors against the Dakotas cause an uprising, and a mob threatens to attack the Dakotas’ village, Caddie makes a courageous effort to save her Indian friends.

Her action helps many to consider the cost of their prejudice and intolerance.

Amazon Review: Caddie Woodlawn is an oft-overlooked childhood adventure of rural American life (in Wisconsin) during the Civil War. These true stories were told within the family by Caddie herself until her own granddaughter compiled them into a best-selling book around 1930. Don't let the date set you off - this is a real page turner with something in it for everyone. It has stood the test of time remarkably well.

Caddie and her family grew up in Boston, but made the drastic change to rural life a few years before the story begins. While Caddie's mother encourages a high level of civility in the rough wilds of western Wisconsin, her father is permitted to allow Caddie to grow up running around with her brothers because of concerns of a sister who died of consumption. Caddie is quite the tom boy in her pre-teen years, but what a delight to see her world through these eyes... adventures with curious Indians, a mischievous uncle, loyal siblings, school bullies and a simpler life. Especially touching is Caddie's relationship with her understanding father, whose unusual past is revealed in a surprising fashion to the children.

Great for children and adults (like me) who missed it the first time around! By the way, you can visit Caddie Woodlawn's house when you're in the vicinity of Menomonie, Wisconsin. There's not a lot to see, buy our family really enjoyed the experience.