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The Ballad of Lucy Whipple

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Pages
208 pages
Reading time
8 hours

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Set in 1849, the story follows a twelve-year-old girl named Lucy, who struggles with her family's relocation from Massachusetts to a small California mining town. As she manages the boarding house, Lucy seeks solace in literature while yearning to return to her former home. The narrative explores themes of displacement, resilience, and the power of books to provide comfort in challenging times.

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The Ballad of Lucy Whipple, Karen Cushman

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2019
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