Lyddie

By: Katherine Paterson

Narrated by: Melba Sibrel

From two-time Newbery award-winning author Katherine Paterson.

When 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.

"Rich in historical detail...a superb story of grit, determination, and personal growth." —The Horn Book, starred review

"Lyddie is full of life, full of lives, full of reality." —The New York Times Book Review

An ALA Notable Book
An ALA Best Book for Young Adults
A Booklist Editor's Choice
American Bookseller "Pick of the Lists"
School Library Journal Best Book
Parents magazine Best Book

Critic reviews

* "Rich in historical detail . . . a superb story of grit, determination, and personal growth."

Beast storry I've read.

Lyddie uses a re-occuring scene throughout the book. I wish the book was longer so I knew what was to happen in Lyddie's future. This book was so enjoyable, and the narrator showed great emotion.

I read it for pleasure

I read Lyddie for pleasure because i read the back of the book and from the back of the book i was very intrigued.

Could not put it down!

The sort of book that just makes you feel good inside outside and just all over. Don't hesitate to read this book. Ever. I could not put it down!

Fantastic.

Great book for my 14, 13, and 11 year old. I would highly recommend it.

Enchanting story!

Great narrator, beautiful story of the courage and hope of a young woman. I loved it.