![]() ![]() With a story that is less a period piece than a timeless and richly comic coming-of-age story, Cushman remains on a roll. "The recent Newbery medalist plunks down two more strong-minded women, this time in an 1849 mining camp-a milieu far removed from the Middle Ages of her first novels, but not all that different when it comes to living standards. Lucy’s story, as the author points out in her end notes, is the story of many pioneer women who exhibited great strength and courage as they helped to settle the West." ![]() The Ballad of Lucy Whipple is her firsthand account of her struggles in a rough and tumble land. Choose from Same Day Delivery, Drive Up or Order Pickup. Bonjour Entrez votre adresse Toutes nos catégories. "Cushman’s heroine is a delightful character, and the historical setting is authentically portrayed. Read reviews and buy The Ballad of Lucy Whipple - by Karen Cushman (Paperback) at Target. ![]()
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