I received Barbara Dickenson's book as a gift from my two wonderful granddaughters, ages 8 and 9, and fell in love with the writing, the characters and of course, Wynfield Farms. As a senior citizen, I can relate to many of the things that happen at Wynfield and to its inhabitants. When my days of being self sufficient and living alone are at an end, I sure hope there is a Wynfield Farms and a Rose McNess in my future. Through Barbara Dickersons books, I have learned that getting old is a privilege and that you are not out to pasture just because you have lived a few years. I feel that all ages would love the wit and humor provided by this wonderful book.I read it with great pleasure. No, it isn't just for seniors like me. Thanks to Barbara for both of her lovely books and I sure hope there are sequels. I am anxiously awaiting the next Rose McNess adventure.

Rose McNess, self-styled leader in a grand retire- ment home (Wynfield Farms in Virginia), leads a group of her elderly friends on a trip to England. Mystery, adventures, romance, MORE romance happen along the way. Never a dull moment! Illustrated by the talented author, Small House, Large World is a delight and a MUST for Christmas giving!

A friend of mine gave me this book just before I travelled to England, and I loved it. Rose McNess leads a group of senior citizens on a tour of England, encountering adventure, romance and mayhem along the way. Cheerful and upbeat, the story moves along at a quick pace, but does not spare details, making the reader feel as if they were part of the adventure. I found the descriptions of England to be right on, and also enjoyed the author's sketches which appear through out the book. Now I can't wait to go back and read the first Rose McNess book, A Rebellious House.

With all the bad news about nursing homes, along comes a retirement home set in the beautiful Virginia countryside where a group of retired people who no longer want to keep house but want the amenities of a home seem to be having a fantastic time.