Lyddie

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Synopsis
"The courage of boys in the working world has been dealt with often . . . but novels of this kind about girls are rare.Lyddie is outstanding because of the nature of its setting. . . .This is a rich story packed with a great variety odd Characters. . . . Lyddie is full of life, full of lives, full ofreality." -The New York Times Book Review "Readers will sympathize with Lyddie's hardships andadmire her determination to create a better life for herself. . . Impeccably researched and expertly crafted, this bookis sure to satisfy those interested in America's industrialization period." -Publishers Weekly 1A] superb novel . . . Paterson has brought a troubling time and place vividly to life, but she has also given readers great hope in the spirited person of Lyddie Worthen." -School Library Journal, starred review (I
Copyright:
1991

Book Details

Book Quality:
Excellent
Book Size:
166 Pages
Publisher:
N/A
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Katherine Paterson
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Children's Books, Teens, Literature and Fiction
Submitted By:
Patricia Kepler
Proofread By:
Dr. Kenneth Cross
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

Reviews

3 out of 5

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Lyddie goes to college, but would like to know where?

5 out of 5

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Lyddie was a young teenager who was caught in the early 1830's. She was in the northeast living with her younger brother charlie, and two younger sisters-- Agnes and Rachel. They live with their crazy mom. After a "bear" incedent, her family seperates and her and charlie are forced to work at different places. Lyddie survives working all different places with the little money she makes. Her whole family falls apart when Agnes dies, and momma gets sick. When at the end, Lyddie finally feels what needs is best, and the book becomes a happy ending.