Carol Ryrie Brink
Born: 01-01-1895
Carol Ryrie Brink was an American author best known for her children's literature. Born in 1895 in Idaho, she drew inspiration from her pioneer ancestors, which led to her Newbery Medal-winning novel, "Caddie Woodlawn." Over her career, Brink wrote over 30 books for both children and adults, capturing the spirit of American history and frontier life with vivid storytelling and engaging characters. Her works remain beloved classics.
Book summaries for books written by Carol Ryrie Brink
Quotes
Don't let anything trouble you, not even the weather. I've found that it never does any good to worry about the weather. It only spoils one's day and makes one cross.
I think there's nothing nicer than a drowsy fire on a winter day, and Caddie and I never got tired of watching the flames and the way the shadows played on the walls.
I don't know what makes me do it, but I always want to fight when I'm mad. I guess I'm like a lot of boys that way.
It is hard to be brave, when you're only a very small girl.
You can't do anything without courage, not even something as simple as crossing a street. But no one ever seems to understand that.
I think it's better to be happy than to be miserable.
I think there's nothing more exciting than a storm, and I never was afraid of one.
It's not right to hide your light under a bushel, you know.
I'd rather be a wild girl than a tame one, wouldn't you?
It's a good thing to know that you can stand on your own legs and do something for yourself.
I don't like to be afraid of anything, and I wouldn't be afraid of anything if I could help it.
I'd like to be able to do something that was really worth doing, and I don't think you can do anything really worth doing if you're afraid.