The document provides an overview of life for an 8-year-old girl named Ester Smith living in a colonial New England town. It describes her family, which consists of her father John, mother Verity, and three sisters. Ester helps with farm chores and enjoys activities like playing with her friends and dog. Her family lives in a small log cabin and struggles financially. Ester enjoys foods like French toast, bread, and ham and beans. She attends a one-room schoolhouse taught by Mrs. Higgabottom. Life in the colonial town involves following religious and civic traditions.

1. My Book About Colonial Life in New England by Alison Smith

2. My parents named me Ester Smith. I was named after my great grandma, Ester James everyone said she was a great women. I am eight years old and have short brown hair and light brown eyes. I am five foot two inches in height. I am a very nice person everyday I help my neighbors. I am also a fast runner. I love to play with my friends and my dog.