The Ballad of Lucy Whipple

Released: October 25, 2008
Length: 4 hrs 55 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Recorded Books

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Set in 1849, The Ballad of Lucy Whipple follows 12-year-old Lucy as she journeys to the California gold fields with her family, adjusting to a challenging new life in a rough mining town. Through her firsthand account, the story explores her battles with homesickness and her determination to find her place in a landscape where women and families played a vital role. Award-winning author Karen Cushman vividly depicts this rugged frontier world and the resilience of those who built it.

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