Caddie Woodlawn vs Number the Stars: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Girls & Women, Newbery Medal, Social Themes, Historical Fiction, History, Fiction

Cover of Caddie Woodlawn

Caddie Woodlawn Carol Ryrie Brink · 1935 ★★★★☆ 4.0 270 pages · ≈ 5 h 00 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

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Cover of Number the Stars

Number the Stars Lois Lowry · 1901 ★★★★☆ 4.2 149 pages · ≈ 2 h 46 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 4.0 vs 4.2 — either is a safe pick by score.
Number the Stars is the quicker read — about 2 hours vs 5 for Caddie Woodlawn.

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