About this book
Kate Douglas Wiggin's *Mother Carey's Chickens* follows a resilient widow and her four spirited children as they navigate loss and reinvention in turn-of-the-century Maine. When financial hardship forces the Carey family to leave their comfortable home, they must adapt to life in a modest yellow house in the small town of Beulah. Far from their former life, the children embrace their mother's philosophy: to be brave, bright, and busy—becoming her "chickens" who learn to fend for themselves while supporting one another through unexpected challenges.
This classic coming-of-age novel celebrates family bonds, personal growth, and the transformative power of community. Through heartwarming moments and gentle humor, Wiggin captures the beauty of finding opportunity within constraint, as each family member discovers their own path forward. The story tenderly explores themes of resilience, belonging, and the ways love sustains us through change.
Beloved by generations of readers, *Mother Carey's Chickens* inspired the Disney film *Summer Magic*. This timeless children's and young adult fiction audiobook resonates with anyone who appreciates stories about determined families overcoming adversity with grace and hope. Perfect for listeners seeking wholesome, character-driven narratives that remind us how challenges can strengthen rather than break us.
