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- From two-time Newbery award-winning author Katherine Paterson.
- 8-12 Years
- 7.6" x 5.0" Paperback
- 208 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Historical
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About the Book
"A remarkable portrait of an untutored but intelligent young woman making her way against fierce odds".--Kirkus Reviews, starred review. "A superb novel".--School Library Journal. American Bookseller Pick of the Lists. Booklist Editor's Choice. ALA Notable Book. ALA Best Book for Young Adults.Book Synopsis
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 BookAn 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
Review Quotes
* "Rich in historical detail . . . a superb story of grit, determination, and personal growth."
About the Author
Katherine Paterson has written numerous children's book including Lyddie, The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks, and Jip, His Story. Her books have received much acclaim and been published world-wide. Among her many literary honors are two Newbery Medals and two National Book Awards. She received the 1998 Hans Christian Andersen Medal as well as the 2006 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award for the body of her work. She lives with her husband, John, in Barre, Vermont. They have four children and seven grandchildren.Dimensions (Overall): 7.6 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: .35 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-12 Years
Number of Pages: 208
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Historical
Publisher: Puffin Books
Theme: United States, 19th Century
Format: Paperback
Author: Katherine Paterson
Language: English
Street Date: January 1, 1995
TCIN: 88890392
UPC: 9780140373899
Item Number (DPCI): 247-53-4961
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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