" This was one of those titles I picked up and read because it's famous. It seems like this is one of the children's books that everyone in my grandparent's generation read. I couldn't finish it. The widow with her five young children have meager meals and skimp on everything due to their financial difficulties. Every character is upbeat, syrupy sweet, cooperative, happy, etc. I'm not against these things at all, but the author writes in such a way that there is very little character development and the plot seems very episodic. It's all Pollyanna and no substance. I like the Boxcar Children books better, because they at least have a little mystery, and still have to demonstrate teamwork, positive thinking and determination. The Five Little Peppers just failed to engage me at all. "
— Becca, 1/13/2014