Prairie life in the late 1800s was difficult without a full family to take up all responsibilities and chores. Ida Kate's papa has sought a mail-order bride to complete the homestead. When she arrives, why doesn't this bride look or seem like what was expected? Ida Kate investigates this mysterious woman.
Book Review: Riddle of the Prairie Bride "Readers will enjoy the mystery aspect as they are immersed in an era when strength and hard work were necessities for survival. An afterward discusses the historical context of the story...especially useful where curriculums call for literature tie-ins to history topics." -Denise Wilms, Booklist