Lyddie - Katherine Paterson

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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. nFrom two-time Newbery award-winning author Katherine Paterson. nWhen 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. n nIncludes an all-new common core aligned educator's guide. n nRich in historical detail...a superb story of grit, determination, and personal growth. --The Horn Book, starred review n nLyddie is full of life, full of lives, full of reality. --The New York Times Book Review n nAn ALA Notable Book n An ALA Best Book for Young Adults n A Booklist Editor's Choice n American Bookseller Pick of the Lists n School Library Journal Best Book n Parents magazine Best Bookn