The Lucky Wheel

Tales from Maple Ridge #2

by Grace Gilmore, Petra Brown (Illustrations)

Logan puts his skills to the test to help his town repair the schoolhouse in this second book of a wholesome series that’s like Little House on the Prairie for younger readers.

The residents of Maple Ridge are trying to raise money to fix their schoolhouse. Repairs just can’t be put off any longer! Everyone has decided to pitch in and sell their old or unwanted items at a market held outside the nearby city. Logan wants to contribute by fixing and selling a wagon wheel that he found on the side of the road, even though nobody believes he can handle the task. Logan works very hard on the repairs…but will his effort pay off?

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Tales from Maple Ridge chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

Genres: Chapter Books, Fiction, Historical, Childrens, 2nd Grade, Juvenile, Historical Fiction

128 pages, Paperback

First published April 7, 2015

About the author

Grace Gilmore is a city girl, but she has always been fascinated by farm life. Growing up, she spent many summers riding horses, chasing chickens, and swimming in the creek at her great-grandparents’ farm in the hollows of Kentucky. When she isn’t writing books, she can be found playing the piano, baking cookies, or wrangling various pets. Grace lives with her family in Ithaca, New York.

Reviews

[Miranda Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars

This series is still okay...but it feels a bit too happy, if that makes sense? I'm a huge fan of Little House on the Prairie adjacent books and this certainly scratches that itch...but Logan can do no wrong. Even when he is DEFINITELY in the wrong, it is smoothed over and ends not having much of an impact.

[Kristi · Rating 5 out of 5]

A simple story, with larger print and easy to read words for young readers. Pictures on every page. The illustrations are great!
I liked that the book was very simple and family oriented. The brothers and sister sacrifice for each other and that the main character acknowledges that he loves his family. This held the interest of my preschoolers but is geared for a 7-8 yr audience.

[Esther May · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Tales from Maple Ridge are a great series for new readers. They each have a hidden value that they are trying to teach. This one is about honesty and working to accomplish a goal. I think they are fun books.

[Angie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had Catherine read this aloud to me in order to ensure she was reading correctly. I am super impressed with the series thus far. Excellent values, fun story. I wish these were more widely available, but as had to work hard to track down our set.

[Cara · Rating 5 out of 5]

My son continues to get excited for the next book...time to head off to the library for book #3 now...

[The Book Girl · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was just as good as the first. Review to come.

[Nancy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wonderful, wholesome series for children.

[Henry · Rating 2 out of 5]

Mapl ridge is so created.





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[Nam · Rating 5 out of 5]

He went to so much trouble to save that school. A very good role model.

[GAGE · Rating 4 out of 5]

amazing book really good story line

[Lindsay Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet, really simple series that highlights a different value in each book (in this one, honesty). Would be great book for early readers.

[Joyce T. · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was kinda boring, but I liked the family's perseverance and outlook on life.

Content: Clean. No explicit scenes or curse words.

[Michelle Huisingh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute

[Jeannie Caasidy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fun book in this series! Especially for boys!

[Mary Louise Sanchez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Logan Pryce and his family make their second appearance in this second book of the series, Tales From Maple Ridge. Short chapters, illustrated with pen and ink drawings on each page will make this historical fiction story appealing to younger readers. The plot centers around the need for every student in the one room schoolhouse to contribute money to repair the school.

Hopefully teachers will become aware of this series and use it in their guided reading.

[Monique · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable children's fiction book, second in the series "Tales From Maple Ridge". Perfect for those readers who are looking for longer stories after making their way through the Early Reader levels. The lovely illustrations by Petra Brown add to the tale of young Logan and his family's daily life.

[Stacy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series is perfect for those tricky second grade historical fiction assignments. Plus one of the characters is named Tess, so I like that.

[Priya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful ... Quick read... Nice images

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Historical. Farm. Pleasant. A little didactic. Could stretch to be part of a "maker" booklist or maker program.

[Ember theBooknerd · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good morals, sweet family. Also, this gives a glimpse of early America. Perfect for beginning readers.

Content: clean. No swearing or nudity. Age 5+ can read.

[Heidi Kuipers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read to the kids today. Great series, will keep reading these.