Bread and Roses, Too
Bread and Roses, Too by Katherine Paterson is a reprint edition published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2008, featuring 275 pages in English. This novel presents a poignant narrative centered on Rosa, whose life is upended when her mother begins singing union songs in protest against the mill owners following the tragic death of her father. As Rosa grapples with fear for her family’s safety amidst the turmoil of the labor strike, she is sent away to Vermont, where she faces the uncertainty of being separated from her loved ones.
Readers will find a story that explores themes of family, social justice, and the immigrant experience in early 20th century America. As Rosa navigates her fears and the complexities of her situation, she encounters a boy on the train who asks her to pretend he is her brother, adding layers of intrigue and tension to her journey. This narrative is rooted in historical events surrounding the 1912 strike, providing insight into the struggles faced by families during this tumultuous period.
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2013 Laura Ingalls Wilder Award
Rosa’s mother is singing again, for the first time since Papa died in an accident in the mills. But instead of filling their cramped tenement apartment with Italian lullabies, Mamma is out on the streets singing union songs, and Rosa is terrified that her mother and older sister, Anna, are endangering their lives by marching against the corrupt mill owners. After all, didn’t Miss Finch tell the class that the strikers are nothing but rabble-rousers—an uneducated, violent mob? Suppose Mamma and Anna are jailed or, worse, killed? What will happen to Rosa and little Ricci? When Rosa is sent to Vermont with other children to live with strangers until the strike is over, she fears she will never see her family again. Then, on the train, a boy begs her to pretend that he is her brother. Alone and far from home, she agrees to protect him . . . even though she suspects that he is hiding some terrible secret. From a beloved, award-winning author, here is a moving story based on real events surrounding an infamous 1912 strike.
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