Lyddie by Katherine Paterson

Lyddie by Katherine Paterson

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 Book
An 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

Paterson, Katherine: -

Katherine Paterson is one of the world's most celebrated and beloved authors. Among her many awards are two Newberys and two National Book Awards, and she was recently named a Living Legend by the Library of Congress. She has been published in more than 22 languages in a variety of formats, from picture books to historical novels.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780142402542
ISBN 10	0142402540
Title	Lyddie
Author	Katherine Paterson
Series	Puffin Modern Classics
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Puffin Books
Year published	2004-09-23
Number of pages	192
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.