Lyddie by Katherine Paterson

182 pages first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction historical young adult emotional slow-paced
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Her parents are gone, and her brother and sisters sent to live with other people. Lyddie Worthen is on her own. When Lyddie hears about the mill jobs in Lowell, Massachusetts, she heads there with the goal of earning enough money to reunite her fa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 571 reviews

Moods

informative 66%
sad 66%
emotional 60%
inspiring 60%
adventurous 33%
hopeful 33%
reflective 33%
tense 20%
challenging 13%
dark 13%
funny 13%
lighthearted 13%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 43%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 35% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.41

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