Lyddie (Puffin Modern Classics)
Lyddie by Katherine Paterson, published by Puffin Books on September 23, 2004, is a work of children’s fiction that explores themes of determination and personal growth. The story follows ten-year-old Lyddie and her younger brother as they are hired out as servants to help pay off their family’s debts. Lyddie’s journey takes her to the textile mills in Lowell, Massachusetts, where she hopes to reunite her family, but she soon realizes that her dreams may be more challenging to achieve than she anticipated.
In this edition, readers will find a rich historical narrative that vividly portrays Lyddie’s struggles and aspirations. The book delves into her grit and resilience as she navigates the difficulties of her circumstances. With a page count of 192, this edition offers an engaging exploration of self-esteem and the challenges faced by young women during a pivotal time in American history. Lyddie’s story serves as a poignant reminder of the strength found in perseverance and the quest for a better life.
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“Rich in historical detail…a superb story of grit, determination, and personal growth.” —The Horn Book, starred review
When ten-year-old 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. 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. A story of determination and personal growth, Lyddie has already established itself as a classic.
“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
“A memorable portrait of an untutored but intelligent young woman making her way against fierce odds.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“Lyddie is full of life, full of lives, full of reality.” —The New York Times Book Review
“Impeccably researched and expertly crafted, this book is sure to satisfy.” —Publishers Weekly
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 of 1991
Parents Magazine Best Book
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