The Ballad of Lucy Whipple [B0648]

1996 HCDJ school library discard, in otherwise nice condition, 195-pages. In 1849 a twelve-year-old girl who calls herself Lucy is distraught when her mother moves the family from Massachusetts to a small California mining town. There Lucy helps run a boarding house and looks for comfort in books while trying to find a way to return "home." Rec'd for ages 10-12.

From recent-ish Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "Such an incredibly enchanting book, I read it when I was 12 and love it as much today as I did two decades ago. This book helped instill in me a sense of adventure."; "Cushman's protagonist, Lucy Whipple, provides a unique perspective on the Gold Rush, blending historical facts with a heartfelt coming-of-age story."; "This is my favorite book. I grew up reading it and I loved it. It makes me feel like I am in California and experiencing everything in the story. Love this book so much, a must read for historical fiction lovers both young and old!"