The Hope Chest
The Hope Chest by Karen Schwabach is an illustrated historical novel published by Random House Children’s Books on December 28, 2010. This 304-page book is written in English and centers around Violet, a young girl determined to find her sister, Chloe, who left home three years prior. As Violet embarks on her journey to New York and Tennessee, she not only discovers her sister but also becomes involved in the fight for women’s suffrage, highlighting the struggles and determination of those advocating for the right to vote.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines personal discovery with significant social themes, including prejudice and racism, as Violet and her friend Myrtle join the Suffragists’ cause. The story explores the complexities of standing up for justice, even when it conflicts with familial expectations. This edition also includes back matter featuring period photographs, historical notes about the suffrage movement, and a “Voting in America” timeline, making it a valuable resource for understanding this pivotal moment in U.S. history.
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Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment with this stirring historical novel about women’s suffrage!
She’s searching for her sister. Along the way, she finds a friend . . . and a cause.
It’s been three years since Violet’s sister, Chloe, left home, and Violet is determined to find her! She runs away and follows her sister’s trail all the way to New York and then Tennessee. There, she discovers not only Chloe but the fierce fight for women’s right to vote.
And what a fight it is! Violet and her new friend Myrtle join Chloe in the Suffragists’ cause, eager to sway legislators to their side. Violet knows that her parents would surely disapprove of her decisions, but if fighting for justice makes her the wrong kind of girl . . . then why does it feel so right?
A perfect Common Core tie-in, The Hope Chest includes back matter with period photographs, historical notes about the suffrage movement, a “Voting in America” timeline, and other activities. It’s also a New York State curriculum title for fourth grade.
Don’t miss Starting from Seneca Falls, another historical novel about women’s suffrage from the author of The Hope Chest!
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