Impeccably researched and expertly crafted, this book is sure to satisfy. Summary, Paperback: Lyddie, by Katherine Paterson.Lyddies life may be tough but so is she. "Lyddie" is full of life, full of "lives," full of reality. Lyddie Mass Market Paperback Decemby Katherine Paterson (Author) 549 ratings Teachers' pick See all formats and editions Kindle 7.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0.00 Free with your Audible trial School & Library Binding 17.80 4 Used from 9.49 2 New from 10. "School Library Journal," starred reviewĪ memorable portrait of an untutored but intelligent young woman making her way against fierce odds. 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. A story of determination and personal growth, Lyddie has already established itself as a classic. 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. 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. "Rich in historical detail.a superb story of grit, determination, and personal growth." "The Horn Book," starred review""
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