Caddie Woodlawn

Carol Ryrie Brink's novel has long been a favorite of young girls. Now, they can also enjoy this tale of the frontier on video. Set in the 1860's, in Wisconsin, the story focuses on the tomboyish 11-year-old Caddie Woodlawn. This smart and spirited heroine continually frustrates her mother's best attempts to turn her into a well-behaved little lady. And when hostility breaks out between the settlers and the Dakota Indians, Caddie proves that a girl can do more than just serve tea and play with dolls -- she can make peace between enemies. (official distributor synopsis)