Skip to content

Lyddie
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Lyddie Paperback - 1995

by Katherine Paterson

"A remarkable portrait of an untutored but intelligent young woman making her way against fierce odds".--Kirkus Reviews, starred review. "A superb novel".--School Library Journal. American Bookseller Pick of the Lists. Booklist Editor's Choice. ALA Notable Book. ALA Best Book for Young Adults.


Summary

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.

From the publisher

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. Includes an all-new common core aligned educator's guide. "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

First line

The bear had been their undoing, though at the time they had all laughed.

Details

  • Title Lyddie
  • Author Katherine Paterson
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition 1st Trade Pbk. E
  • Pages 208
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Puffin Books, New York, NY
  • Date 1995-01-01
  • ISBN 9780140373899 / 0140373896
  • Weight 0.35 lbs (0.16 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.6 x 5 x 0.6 in (19.30 x 12.70 x 1.52 cm)
  • Ages 08 to 12 years
  • Grade levels 3 - 7
  • Reading level 860
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 19th Century
    • Chronological Period: 1800-1850
    • Cultural Region: New England
    • Cultural Region: Northeast U.S.
    • Geographic Orientation: Massachusetts
    • Sex & Gender: Feminine
    • Theometrics: Secular
    • Topical: Self-Esteem
  • Library of Congress subjects Work, Self-reliance
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 92020304
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

Media reviews

Citations

  • Publishers Weekly, 12/12/1994, Page 0
  • School Library Journal, 09/01/1997, Page 0

About the author

Katherine Paterson has written numerous children's book including Lyddie, The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks, and Jip, His Story. Her books have received much acclaim and been published world-wide. Among her many literary honors are two Newbery Medals and two National Book Awards. She received the 1998 Hans Christian Andersen Medal as well as the 2006 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award for the body of her work. She lives with her husband, John, in Barre, Vermont. They have four children and seven grandchildren.
Back to Top

More Copies for Sale

Lyddie (A Puffin Novel)
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Lyddie (A Puffin Novel)

by Paterson, Katherine

  • New
  • Paperback
Condition
New
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 13
9780140373899
ISBN 10
0140373896
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Tucker, Georgia, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
NZ$2.48
NZ$7.58 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
New. All orders ship by next business day! This is a new paperback book. For USED books, we cannot guarantee supplemental materials such as CDs, DVDs, access codes and other materials. We are a small company and very thankful for your business!
Item Price
NZ$2.48
NZ$7.58 shipping to USA
Lyddie (A Puffin Novel)
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Lyddie (A Puffin Novel)

by Paterson, Katherine

  • Used
Condition
Used - Very Good
ISBN 13
9780140373899
ISBN 10
0140373896
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
NZ$4.21
NZ$5.07 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Puffin Books. Used - Very Good. . . All orders guaranteed and ship within 24 hours. Your purchase supports More Than Words, a nonprofit job training program for youth, empowering youth to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business.
Item Price
NZ$4.21
NZ$5.07 shipping to USA
Lyddie (A Puffin Novel)
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Lyddie (A Puffin Novel)

by Paterson, Katherine

  • Used
Condition
Used - Good
ISBN 13
9780140373899
ISBN 10
0140373896
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
NZ$4.21
NZ$5.07 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Puffin Books. Used - Good. . . All orders guaranteed and ship within 24 hours. Your purchase supports More Than Words, a nonprofit job training program for youth, empowering youth to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business.
Item Price
NZ$4.21
NZ$5.07 shipping to USA
Lyddie (A Puffin Novel)
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Lyddie (A Puffin Novel)

by Paterson, Katherine

  • Used
  • Acceptable
  • Paperback
Condition
Used - Acceptable
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 13
9780140373899
ISBN 10
0140373896
Quantity Available
3
Seller
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
NZ$8.63
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Puffin Books, 1995-01-01. Paperback. Acceptable. 7x5x0.
Item Price
NZ$8.63
FREE shipping to USA
Lyddie (A Puffin Novel)
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Lyddie (A Puffin Novel)

by Paterson, Katherine

  • Used
  • good
  • Paperback
Condition
Used - Good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 13
9780140373899
ISBN 10
0140373896
Quantity Available
4
Seller
Kingwood, Texas, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
NZ$8.70
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Puffin Books, 1995-01-01. Paperback. Good. 7x5x0.
Item Price
NZ$8.70
FREE shipping to USA
Lyddie (A Puffin Novel)
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Lyddie (A Puffin Novel)

by Paterson, Katherine

  • Used
  • good
  • Paperback
Condition
Used - Good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 13
9780140373899
ISBN 10
0140373896
Quantity Available
3
Seller
Houston, Texas, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
NZ$8.70
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Puffin Books, 1995-01-01. Paperback. Good. 7x5x0.
Item Price
NZ$8.70
FREE shipping to USA
Lyddie (A Puffin Novel)
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Lyddie (A Puffin Novel)

by Paterson, Katherine

  • Used
  • Acceptable
  • Paperback
Condition
Used - Acceptable
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 13
9780140373899
ISBN 10
0140373896
Quantity Available
2
Seller
Houston, Texas, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
NZ$8.70
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Puffin Books, 1995-01-01. Paperback. Acceptable. 7x5x0.
Item Price
NZ$8.70
FREE shipping to USA
Lyddie

Lyddie

by Katherine Paterson

  • Used
  • very good
  • Paperback
Condition
Used - Very Good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 13
9780140373899
ISBN 10
0140373896
Quantity Available
2
Seller
Seattle, Washington, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
NZ$10.12
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Penguin Young Readers Group, 1995. Paperback. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
NZ$10.12
FREE shipping to USA
Lyddie

Lyddie

by Katherine Paterson

  • Used
  • good
  • Paperback
Condition
Used - Good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 13
9780140373899
ISBN 10
0140373896
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Seattle, Washington, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
NZ$10.25
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Penguin Young Readers Group, 1995. Paperback. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
NZ$10.25
FREE shipping to USA
Lyddie

Lyddie

by Katherine Paterson

  • Used
  • Acceptable
  • Paperback
Condition
Used - Acceptable
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 13
9780140373899
ISBN 10
0140373896
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Seattle, Washington, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
NZ$10.25
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Penguin Young Readers Group, 1995. Paperback. Acceptable. Disclaimer:A readable copy. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. Pages can include considerable notes-in pen or highlighter-but the notes cannot obscure the text. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
NZ$10.25
FREE shipping to USA