Wild violets

by Phyllis Green

A poor and friendless nine-year-old witnesses the changes in her life and herself during the early days of World War II.

Genres: Fiction, Childrens

104 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1977

About the author

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Reviews

[Stephanie Fitzgerald · Rating 1 out of 5]

I saw this one on a list of historical fiction books about polio. So many reviewers raved about it that I bought a copy on e-bay.
It turned out to be a big disappointment. Not much of a story line at all; not about the war or polio. Seemed like more writing was done about Ruthie’s mother being a flighty and uncaring person than anything else.
This one is going in the donation pile.

[Becky Eichner · Rating 5 out of 5]

I fell in love with this book when I was 8 and love it as much today as I did then. It is a cherished story.

[Luna Atlantis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm an avid reader. I have been my entire life. I enjoy reading all different kinds of books. But this is hands down my favorite book I've ever read. I first read it when I was in elementary school. And I borrowed it so much from the local library I lost count. I finally was able to purchase it as an adult but it was very hard to find and very costly. But worth every penny. I now keep it in a safe place hoping to share it with my daughter this summer as she is now around the same age as I was when I first read it. She is nine and I'm now 38. Highly recommend this book.

[Victoria L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book in grade school and never forgot it. A few years ago I obtained an old library copy and pulled it off my shelf last night to re-read. Love this book.

[Shyra Meyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the most impactful book of my life! I read this in 5th grade and related so much and as an adult - I am certain I read it 10 times. Greatest book ever!!

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

A forgotten favorite of my childhood - I remember checking this one out of the library several times. Reading it again on a lark years later, I found it was just as terrific as I remembered. And yet I don't know that anyone I've ever compared notes with has read it, which is sad. Then again, the book itself is also pretty sad, especially for a children's book, which might be why it's not more popular. Definitely recommended for anyone who likes historical and/or coming of age fiction, in any case.

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another of my grade school obsessions