Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith

Mother Carey’s Chickens

In the Yellow House, the Carey children grow up under Mrs. Carey’s calm, loving guidance. Their family nickname, Mother Carey’s chickens, fits their lively, close-knit home life, where duty, trust, and affection shape every day. This excerpt follows departures, family traditions, and a cheerful dance evening that brings Nancy face-to-face with Tom Hamilton. Full of domestic warmth, humor, and gentle romance, the story captures the joys and growing pains of becoming part of a family and finding your place in the world.