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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1936 · Est. 6.5 hour read
Roller Skates
By Ruth Sawyer, Valenti Angelo (Illustrator)
Book #1 in the Lucinda Wyman series
A girl discovers life-changing adventures in New York City while her parents are away.
3.6/5 Goodreads · 4,373 ratings
186 pages· 46,235 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Ten-year-old Lucinda Wyman, left in New York City while her parents travel, finds unexpected freedom and adventure. As she roller skates through the bustling streets, she meets new friends and faces experiences that will forever alter her perspective. What life-changing surprises does the city hold for her?
From the publisher
A Newbery Medal Winner!
Growing up in a well-to-do family with strict rules and routines can be tough for a ten-year-old girl who only wants to roller skate. But when Lucinda Wyman’s parents go overseas on a trip to Italy and leave her behind in the care of Miss Peters and Miss Nettie in New York City, she suddenly gets all the freedom she wants! Lucinda zips around New York on her roller skates, meeting tons of new friends and having new adventures every day. But Lucinda has no idea what new experiences the city will show her…. Some of which will change her life forever.
“A refreshingly lively and genuine story.”—The New York Times
Awards
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 186
- Words
- 46,235
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 810L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 6.3
- F&P level
- ~S
- AR points
- 8
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 76
Publication
- Published
- May 6, 1986
- First published
- January 1, 1936
- Publisher
- Puffin Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780140303582
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