Name: Lyddie
ISBN: 9780140373899

Who It's For

Good for readers who enjoy Young Adult Fiction / Historical / United States / 20th Century
Good for readers interested in historical
Good for fans of Historical Fiction

What You Get

Themes: Children, Historical, Grade.
Reading lane: Historical.
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group.

About This Book

From two-time Newbery award-winning author Katherine Paterson. When Lyddie and her younger brother are hired out as servants to help pay off their family farm's debts, Lyddie is determined to find a way to reunite her family once again. Hearing about all the money a girl can make working in the textile mills in Lowell, Massachusetts, she makes her way there, only to find that her dreams of returning home may never come true. Includes an all-new common core aligned educator's...

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From two-time Newbery award-winning author Katherine Paterson. When Lyddie and her younger brother are hired out as servants to help pay off their family farm's debts, Lyddie is determined to find a way to reunite her family once again. Hearing about all the money a girl can make working in the textile mills in Lowell, Massachusetts, she makes her way there, only to find that her dreams of returning home may never come true. Includes an all-new common core aligned educator's guide. "Rich in historical detail...a superb story of grit, determination, and personal growth." — The Horn Book , starred review " Lyddie is full of life, full of lives , full of reality." — The New York Times Book Review An ALA Notable Book An ALA Best Book for Young Adults A Booklist Editor's Choice American Bookseller "Pick of the Lists" School Library Journal Best Book Parents magazine Best Book