A review by yapha
Down the Rabbit Hole, Chicago, Illinois, 1871: The Diary of Pringle Rose by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

4.0

Pringle Rose is 14 years old and at boarding school when her parents die suddenly in an accident. She returns home to Scranton, Pennsylvania to take care of her younger brother, Gideon, who has Down syndrome. When life with her aunt and uncle becomes unbearable, Pringle and Gideon runaway to Chicago to find a good friend of her mother. There are a few unexpected twists and turns along the way, as well as many references to Alice in Wonderland. (Hence the title.)The story builds until the Great Fire of Chicago near the end. I love the Dear America series and was excited to read a new one! Recommended for grades 4 & up.