The Lobster Lady

Written by Alexandra S.D. Hinrichs · Illustrated by Jamie Hogan

Discover the extraordinary life of a 105-year-old lobstering legend.

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32 pages· AD610L

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Bookroo's summary

Meet Virginia Oliver, the Lobster Lady, who defies age as she continues her lifelong passion for lobstering in Maine. At 105, her story unfolds through a day in her life, revealing memories of her upbringing and family on the mainland and island. This beautifully illustrated tale captures the essence of her pioneering spirit and the intricate world of lobster harvesting. Dive into the life of a true Maine icon and uncover the secrets of her enduring legacy. What drives her relentless pursuit of the sea's bounty?

From the publisher

This picture-book biography tells the true story of Virginia Oliver–the Lobster Lady–who was still lobstering in Maine when she passed away in 2026 at the age of 105. Still hauling lobsters at over 100 years old, Virginia Oliver is admired in the state of Maine and beyond. She has been lobstering on and off for over 93 years and is fondly known as the Lobster Lady among locals. Virginia is a native of Rockland, Maine. The Lobster Lady chronicles a day in Virginia’s life while illuminating all that she remembers from growing up and starting a family on the mainland in Maine and on her family’s island, called the Neck. Readers get a sense of Virginia’s life and an idea of all that goes into lobster harvesting. Lyrically told and beautifully illustrated, The Lobster Lady is a tribute to the incredible life of a Maine icon and female pioneer.

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