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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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  • “If Lucinda is too wicked to stay in the parlor, I suggest that she come to the library and have supper. Her temper will have no effect either on me or the books. Come along, Lucinda.”
    Uncle Earle

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It was Patrick Gilligan in his hansom cab who took Lucinda around from the old Gedney House to the Misses Peters' apartment, two flights up.

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This book is in Newbery Medal. (authoritative list)

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  1. Ruth Sawyer (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Viking Juvenile
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1936
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 184

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