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This book was so good! I might be biased because historical fiction is my favorite genre but I truly believe that this is a great book and I would recommend it to anyone, not just lovers of historical fiction. It's easy to read and doesn't get bogged down in facts that tend to turn some people off of historical fiction. It's historical only in little details such as tools used by early American settlers and daily life of the periods it covers. I found it completely intriguing to see how the town developed and changed over the decades and centuries and how the residents actions affected it years down the road. Very interesting concept that has turned me into a big fan of Alice Hoffman. Looking forward to reading more of her books.
300 years of growth in a small Massachusetts town, from it's unplanned beginnings to modern times, the story follows the founding family members and additions to the town's population. Some magic, some mystery, and great interweaving of generations sharing history-known and unknown. How many books have Johnny Appleseed as a guest visitor who leaves a legacy and takes a prize? And who has a garden that turns all growing things red? Interesting and fun.
3.5