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The Ballad of Lucy Whipple
 

The Ballad of Lucy Whipple

by Karen Cushman

Dear Gram and Grampop,
Please do not address yours truly as California anymore, California Morning Whipple being a foolish name for a duck much less a girl. I call myself Lucy now. I cannot hate California and be California. I know you will understand.California doesn't suit Lucy Whipple -- not the name, not the place. But moving out West to Lucky Diggins, California, was her mama's... (read more)

Top tags: historical fiction,  pioneer,  young adult,  california,  cushman (all tags)

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Rian D
  • Rated 4 stars

“Summary: California Whipple and her family move to California during the Gold Rush in 1849. When she first arrives, she hates the town of Lucky Diggins and vows to go back home to Massachusetts. During her time in her new home, she comes to appreciate her new surroundings and learns to call it home.

Response: I grew up loving the Little House books and other historical fiction of that time like Caddie Woodlawn; I enjoyed "Lucy Whipple" both for what was familiar to me and what...”

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  • Rated 4 stars
  

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  • Sandra

    sandra said:

    “I liked this book. I like it when she has a chance to go back home to MA, but decides not to.”

    posted Tuesday, May 13 2008
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