One of my favorite childhood books

An informative historical fiction of living in Scotland. With Martha growing up, she’s aware of the happenings going on around her and begins to realize a lot of things. Ladies being married off and moving. The difference between her family and her father’s tenants. That she’s old enough to do things for herself without others assistance.

At this point, I’m used to Wiley’s writing style and was able to finish reading this book within a day, regardless of the jargon and lingo in the book.

- this was my favourite Martha Years books
- I think because of the part where she cooks breakfast for her whole family? And she's like, 8 or 9?
- I used to love but also be quite confused by the Scottish accent that Wiley writes out. Like "och" and "nay." Man, that first one really confused 11-year-old me.

I think that it is a good book for children 5 and up. I enjoyed it very much. I would recommend this book.

Martha isn't really that old, but she is now "too old" to be running wild on the moors. She's been assigned a governess. The first one is not patient nor very kind to her. The second (Miss Crow) is a dear soul, though not completely trusted at first. Martha's brother and best playmate, Duncan, is away at boarding school with his elder brothers. Martha's sister, Grisie doesn't pay as much attention to Martha as she used to. Grisie is turning into the refined beauty of the land, but she isn't really old enough to be married yet, is she? Martha's playmates are not as comfortable around the laird's daughter as they used to be; their differences are more obvious now. How does Martha handle being alone and lonely? Just like the two previous books and the original Little House series, the music, the food, and the culture of the era come alive.

Mom's note: What a great find! The Little House on the Prairie series expended with Laura's ancestors from different time periods & locations. Love it!!!

Turtle: great! Return to library.

Another cute story in the series. I enjoyed it.

Little house, Martha years. (Lauras great-grandmother)

This book doesn't have as many descriptions of Scottish culture as the other Martha books I've read, but it did seem to have more character development.

At first, I was disappointed in Mrs. Morse. I mean, come on, can you not see the obvious problems with your kid's governess? But the apology made me like her again, and see her as a real person, who can make mistakes!

Miss Crow is basically Mary Poppins, down to the umbrella! She's strict, but lovable. It makes you realize how much easier it is to work with people who have clear expectations! And the fact that her brother lives in America is cool because it gives American readers a foreign perspective on America!

Grisie grows up a lot in this book! So much so that she has suitors! (A fact that slightly disturbed me since I'm the same age as her...)

It was cool to see Mr. Morse in action. He seems like a wonderful Laird, always doing what's best for his tenants.

Martha gets developed the most in this book. She goes from being slightly discontented to realizing how blessed she is to have the father she has. I love how the different fathers were woven in near the end of the story to give Martha perspective! She's growing into a wonderful young lady!

Two things that are not characters that I loved were Nanny's wedding and Auld Mary's story! The wedding had a lot of description about customs and such, and Auld Mary's story was wonderful as always!

This book was very fun to read and I would greatly encourage Little House fans to read the whole little house series beginning with Laura's great grandmother, Martha, and ending with Laura's daugher, Rose. It was so much fun reading about the different times these women lived in. Rated three stars because it is way below my reading level so it is a entertaining fast read.

Absolutely adored this series when I was younger, though I cannot speak for how they stand up to the test of time and maturity.

Martha is frustrated because Mum has said she's too old to be playing on the moors now, and she must have a governess.First there's Miss Norrie. All she must to do is teach Martha sewing and etiquette. But Martha's high spirits are too much for her, and she leaves in a hurry. Martha thinks that's the end of that, but then another governess shows up. Her name is Miss Crow, and Martha is sure she's going to be even worse!
Down To The Bonny Glen is the third book in The Martha Years, an ongoing series about another spirited girl from America's most beloved pioneer family.

I recommend this book for all ages. I just finished reading this to my 18 month old and we loved it.

I loved reading this out loud to my son. A lot of times in my best Scottish accent (horrible but he knows no better.) This book was bittersweet, Martha is still an innocent but adventurous little girl but at the same time is starting to notice and wonder about adolescent things.

I loved seeing Martha's brain work in this book. The way she notices her brothers and sisters changing and growing up. How she notices other kids and the classes of society. My favorite was her observations on how kids feel about their fathers and how she feels about her own. It's sad to think she will probably be all grown up.

I love how this family has genuine love and respect for each other and how they are always going out of their way to help others.

I rate this book a 5 out of 5 stars.