The discoveries and adventures of ten-year-old Lucinda, who spends a wonderful year exploring the New York City of the 1890's.
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Summary
The discoveries and adventures of ten-year-old Lucinda, who spends a wonderful year exploring the New York City of the 1890's.
Description
Luckily when Lucinda's family left her with Miss Peters in New York City, her guardian understood that a ten year-old girl wanted to roller skate to school, and wasn't worried about social dignity. A delightful story about a tomboy who could not help being a lady at the same time. Newbery Award Book Age 8-12 186 pages
Awards
Winner of John Newbery Medal 1937
Critic Reviews
“"A refreshingly lively and genuine story."”
-- The New York Times
About the Author
Ruth Sawyer (1880-1970) is one of America's most distinguished and honored children's book authors and storytellers. She is particularly well known for her Irish-inspired folktales, especially those centered around Christmas. Ruth Sawyer was awarded the 1937 Newbery Medal for ROLLER SKATES, and in 1954, JOURNEY CAKE, HO!, illustrated by her son-in-law, Robert McCloskey, was a Caldecott Honor recipient. Ruth Sawyer received the prestigious Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal in 1965 for her substantial and lasting contributions to children's literature.
Max Grafe, the illustrator of OLD COYOTE by Na
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