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Tales from Maple Ridge #2
The Lucky Wheel
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.
129 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 7, 2015
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Grace Gilmore
10 books8 followersGrace 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.
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October 26, 2025
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.
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.
September 3, 2022
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.
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.
August 24, 2020
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.
July 25, 2022
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.
March 11, 2017
My son continues to get excited for the next book...time to head off to the library for book #3 now...
May 8, 2017
This was just as good as the first. Review to come.
September 23, 2017
Wonderful, wholesome series for children.
May 17, 2018
Mapl ridge is so created.
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July 3, 2018
He went to so much trouble to save that school. A very good role model.
December 21, 2020
amazing book really good story line
January 8, 2021
Sweet, really simple series that highlights a different value in each book (in this one, honesty). Would be great book for early readers.
August 29, 2024
It was kinda boring, but I liked the family's perseverance and outlook on life.
Content: Clean. No explicit scenes or curse words.
Content: Clean. No explicit scenes or curse words.
June 15, 2025
Another fun book in this series! Especially for boys!
March 18, 2017
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.
Hopefully teachers will become aware of this series and use it in their guided reading.
May 11, 2015
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.
May 27, 2015
This series is perfect for those tricky second grade historical fiction assignments. Plus one of the characters is named Tess, so I like that.
October 29, 2015
Wonderful ... Quick read... Nice images
November 2, 2015
Historical. Farm. Pleasant. A little didactic. Could stretch to be part of a "maker" booklist or maker program.
September 15, 2025
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.
Content: clean. No swearing or nudity. Age 5+ can read.
April 19, 2017
Read to the kids today. Great series, will keep reading these.
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