I remember my mum reading this to me when I was a child, and my dad decided to read the series to me now, many years on.
For the nostalgia factor alone, I do like this book. The descriptions of food and general ways they collected/harvested and stored their provisions is intriguing to read about.
The song lyrics dotted through the book are very strange to read now, especially not knowing what tune Pa would have sung them, except for Old Grimes/Auld Lang Syne. A few other odd parts but rather enjoyable.