Author: Karen Cushman
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0547532881
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
In 1849 a twelve-year-old girl who calls herself Lucy is distraught when her mother moves the family from Massachusetts to a small California mining town. There Lucy helps run a boarding house and looks for comfort in books while trying to find a way to return "home."
The Ballad of Lucy Whipple
Author: Karen Cushman
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0547532881
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
In 1849 a twelve-year-old girl who calls herself Lucy is distraught when her mother moves the family from Massachusetts to a small California mining town. There Lucy helps run a boarding house and looks for comfort in books while trying to find a way to return "home."
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0547532881
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
In 1849 a twelve-year-old girl who calls herself Lucy is distraught when her mother moves the family from Massachusetts to a small California mining town. There Lucy helps run a boarding house and looks for comfort in books while trying to find a way to return "home."
The Ballad of Lucy Whipple
Author: Karen Cushman
Publisher: Clarion Books
ISBN: 9781328631138
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In 1849, twelve-year-old California Morning Whipple, who renames herself Lucy, is distraught when her mother moves the family from Massachusetts to a rough California mining town.
Publisher: Clarion Books
ISBN: 9781328631138
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In 1849, twelve-year-old California Morning Whipple, who renames herself Lucy, is distraught when her mother moves the family from Massachusetts to a rough California mining town.
The Midwife's Apprentice
Author: Karen Cushman
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547722176
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
In a small village in medieval England, a young homeless girl acquires a home and a new career when she becomes the apprentice to a sharp-tempered midwife.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547722176
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
In a small village in medieval England, a young homeless girl acquires a home and a new career when she becomes the apprentice to a sharp-tempered midwife.
Rodzina
Author: Karen Cushman
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0547533489
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 243
Book Description
Rodzina Clara Jadwiga Anastazya Brodski, a strong and stubborn Polish orphan, leaves Chicago on an orphan train, expecting to be adopted and turned into a slave—or worse, not to be adopted at all. As the train rattles westward, she begins to develop attachments to her fellow travelers, even the frosty orphan guardian, and to accept the idea that there might be good homes for orphans—maybe even for a big, combative Polish girl. But no placement seems right for the formidable Rodzina, and she cleverly finds a way out of one unfortunate situation after another until at last she finds the family that is right for her. Like Karen Cushman's other young girl protagonists, Rodzina is trying to find her place in the world—and she does. The compelling narrative is laced with wry humor and keen observation, full of memorable characters, and a thoroughly researched Afterword.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0547533489
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 243
Book Description
Rodzina Clara Jadwiga Anastazya Brodski, a strong and stubborn Polish orphan, leaves Chicago on an orphan train, expecting to be adopted and turned into a slave—or worse, not to be adopted at all. As the train rattles westward, she begins to develop attachments to her fellow travelers, even the frosty orphan guardian, and to accept the idea that there might be good homes for orphans—maybe even for a big, combative Polish girl. But no placement seems right for the formidable Rodzina, and she cleverly finds a way out of one unfortunate situation after another until at last she finds the family that is right for her. Like Karen Cushman's other young girl protagonists, Rodzina is trying to find her place in the world—and she does. The compelling narrative is laced with wry humor and keen observation, full of memorable characters, and a thoroughly researched Afterword.
The Loud Silence of Francine Green
Author: Karen Cushman
Publisher: Laurel Leaf
ISBN: 0375841172
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
In 1949, thirteen-year-old Francine goes to Catholic school in Los Angeles where she becomes best friends with a girl who questions authority and is frequently punished by the nuns, causing Francine to question her own values.
Publisher: Laurel Leaf
ISBN: 0375841172
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
In 1949, thirteen-year-old Francine goes to Catholic school in Los Angeles where she becomes best friends with a girl who questions authority and is frequently punished by the nuns, causing Francine to question her own values.
Alchemy and Meggy Swann
Author: Karen Cushman
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780547231846
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
A new novel by Karen Cushman
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780547231846
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
A new novel by Karen Cushman
War and Millie McGonigle
Author: Karen Cushman
Publisher: Yearling
ISBN: 198485013X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
The Newbery Award-winning author of Catherine, Called Birdy and The Midwife's Apprentice tells a heartfelt and humorous story of WWII on the homefront. Millie McGonigle lives in sunny California, where her days are filled with beach and surf. It should be perfect--but times are tough. Hitler is attacking Europe and it looks like the United States may be going to war. Food is rationed and money is tight. And Millie's sickly little sister gets all the attention and couldn't be more of a pain if she tried. It's all Millie can do to stay calm and feel in control. Still--there's sand beneath her feet. A new neighbor from the city, who has a lot to teach Millie. And surfer boy Rocky to admire--even if she doesn't have the guts to talk to him. It's a time of sunshine, siblings, and stress. Will Millie be able to find her way in her family, and keep her balance as the the world around her loses its own?
Publisher: Yearling
ISBN: 198485013X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
The Newbery Award-winning author of Catherine, Called Birdy and The Midwife's Apprentice tells a heartfelt and humorous story of WWII on the homefront. Millie McGonigle lives in sunny California, where her days are filled with beach and surf. It should be perfect--but times are tough. Hitler is attacking Europe and it looks like the United States may be going to war. Food is rationed and money is tight. And Millie's sickly little sister gets all the attention and couldn't be more of a pain if she tried. It's all Millie can do to stay calm and feel in control. Still--there's sand beneath her feet. A new neighbor from the city, who has a lot to teach Millie. And surfer boy Rocky to admire--even if she doesn't have the guts to talk to him. It's a time of sunshine, siblings, and stress. Will Millie be able to find her way in her family, and keep her balance as the the world around her loses its own?
Will Sparrow's Road
Author: Karen Cushman
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547739621
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
From a Newbery Medalist ("The Midwife's Apprentice") comes the adventures of a lovable rogue and vagabond in Elizabethan England.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547739621
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
From a Newbery Medalist ("The Midwife's Apprentice") comes the adventures of a lovable rogue and vagabond in Elizabethan England.
Grayling's Song
Author: Karen Cushman
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0544301633
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
Grayling doesn't want to be a hero, but to save her mother from a dark enchantment, she seeks out the few second-string magic makers who haven't been immobilized by the spell and goes off in search of her mother's grimoire, or book of magic. Obstacles both natural and supernatural block their way, and friction within the group delays the journey. Surprising herself, Grayling finds the strength and decisiveness to move the group forward and reach her goal. Eccentric witches and wizards plus a shape-shifting mouse provide moments of high comedy, as do odd practices that date back to the Middle Ages, such as divination with cheese.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0544301633
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
Grayling doesn't want to be a hero, but to save her mother from a dark enchantment, she seeks out the few second-string magic makers who haven't been immobilized by the spell and goes off in search of her mother's grimoire, or book of magic. Obstacles both natural and supernatural block their way, and friction within the group delays the journey. Surprising herself, Grayling finds the strength and decisiveness to move the group forward and reach her goal. Eccentric witches and wizards plus a shape-shifting mouse provide moments of high comedy, as do odd practices that date back to the Middle Ages, such as divination with cheese.
Catherine, Called Birdy
Author: Karen Cushman
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 1447294092
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Shaggy Beard wishes to take me to wife! What a monstrous joke. That dog assassin whose breath smells like the mouth of Hell, who makes wind like others make music, who is so ugly and old! Catherine's in trouble. Caught between a mother who is determined to turn her into the perfect medieval lady and a father who wants her to marry her off to much older and utterly repulsive suitor. Luckily, Catherine has a plan. She has experience outwitting suitors and is ready to take matters into her own hands. A fun and vibrant coming-of-age novel about a 14-year-old girl's fight for freedom and right to self-determination.
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 1447294092
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Shaggy Beard wishes to take me to wife! What a monstrous joke. That dog assassin whose breath smells like the mouth of Hell, who makes wind like others make music, who is so ugly and old! Catherine's in trouble. Caught between a mother who is determined to turn her into the perfect medieval lady and a father who wants her to marry her off to much older and utterly repulsive suitor. Luckily, Catherine has a plan. She has experience outwitting suitors and is ready to take matters into her own hands. A fun and vibrant coming-of-age novel about a 14-year-old girl's fight for freedom and right to self-determination.