Lyddie

Author: Katherine Paterson
Lyddie, a poor Vermont farm girl, moves to Massachusetts and takes a job in factory where the conditions and smoky air give everyone a terrible cough. She must decide whether to risk her job by signing a petition demanding better working conditions. Set in the 19th century, this novel is rich in historical detail…..Read More
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