About the book
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 at the height of the Gold Rush. There Lucy helps run a boarding house and looks for comfort in books while trying to find a way to return \"home.\"
For a girl who loves books and quiet places, the wilds of the west are anything but home.
- A Headstrong Heroine: Twelve-year-old California Morning Whipple decides she’d much rather be called Lucy, and she’d much rather be in Massachusetts than anywhere else.
- Pioneer Life: Lucy finds herself running a boarding house for rough-and-tumble miners, far from the life of comfort and books she misses.
- A Rich Historical Setting: Experience the grit and grime of a California mining camp in 1849, from dusty streets and mule droppings to the constant hope of striking it rich.
- A Heartfelt Family Story: Caught between her mother’s dreams for the future and her own longing for the past, Lucy must figure out what \"home\" really means.
Editions of Ballad of Lucy Whipple
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780547722153
- EBook
- ISBN 9780547532882
Read an Excerpt
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 at the height of the Gold Rush. There Lucy helps run a boarding house and looks for comfort in books while trying to find a way to return \"home.\"
For a girl who loves books and quiet places, the wilds of the west are anything but home.
- A Headstrong Heroine: Twelve-year-old California Morning Whipple decides she’d much rather be called Lucy, and she’d much rather be in Massachusetts than anywhere else.
- Pioneer Life: Lucy finds herself running a boarding house for rough-and-tumble miners, far from the life of comfort and books she misses.
- A Rich Historical Setting: Experience the grit and grime of a California mining camp in 1849, from dusty streets and mule droppings to the constant hope of striking it rich.
- A Heartfelt Family Story: Caught between her mother’s dreams for the future and her own longing for the past, Lucy must figure out what \"home\" really means.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ballad of Lucy Whipple about?
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 at the height of the Gold Rush. There Lucy helps run a boarding house and looks for comfort in books while trying to find a way to return \"home.\"
For a girl who loves books and quiet places, the wilds of the west are anything but home.
- A Headstrong Heroine: Twelve-year-old California Morning Whipple decides she’d much rather be called Lucy, and she’d much rather be in Massachusetts than anywhere else.
- Pioneer Life: Lucy finds herself running a boarding house for rough-and-tumble miners, far from the life of comfort and books she misses.
- A Rich Historical Setting: Experience the grit and grime of a California mining camp in 1849, from dusty streets and mule droppings to the constant hope of striking it rich.
- A Heartfelt Family Story: Caught between her mother’s dreams for the future and her own longing for the past, Lucy must figure out what \"home\" really means.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Ballad of Lucy Whipple?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories
Where can I read a sample of Ballad of Lucy Whipple?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780547722153
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Ballad of Lucy Whipple?
Karen Cushman
Who is the Publisher of the book Ballad of Lucy Whipple?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Ballad of Lucy Whipple is available as paperback(ISBN 9780547722153) and ebook(ISBN 9780547532882)
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