| Henner's Lydia Contributor(s): De Angeli, Marguerite (Author) |
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ISBN: 0836190939 ISBN-13: 9780836190939 Publisher: Herald Press (VA) OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 1998 Annotation: Lydia, a young Amish girl, must finish a small hooked mat before she can go to market with her father. In spite of her best efforts, Lydia is much more interested in the wagon coming down the road, in the stories that Granny tells, in watching Cousin Lavina make apple butter, and even in chasing Nate's runaway pig. But finally, the roses on Lydia's hooked mat are finished. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Family - General (see Also Headings Under Social Themes) - Juvenile Fiction | Religious - Christian - General - Juvenile Fiction | Lifestyles - Country Life |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 97052821 |
| Physical Information: 0.26" H x 8.74" W x 9.5" (0.45 lbs) 74 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Evangelical - Religious Orientation - Christian - Topical - Family |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Lydia, a young Amish girl, lives on a farm near Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Join Lydia as she works on a small hooked mat, watches wagons coming down the road, listens to stories Granny tells, holds the new baby at Cousin Kate's, and chases Nate's runaway pig. 76 pages. |
Contributor Bio(s): De Angeli, Marguerite: - Marguerite de Angeli was born in 1889 in Lapeer, Michigan. During her long, productive life she wrote twenty-eight books for young readers that won her a large and faithful audience as well as many prestigious awards. The honors she received include the Newbery Medal, two Caldecott Honor Awards, the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award, and the Regina Medal. A mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Mrs. de Angeli found her own family a vital source of inspiration. Each of her books reflects the wisdom and personal warmth that has earned her a special place in the hearts of generations of young readers. |