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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011
Like the Willow Tree
Orphaned by the flu, Lydia faces a new life in a strict Shaker community.
224 pages· 34,893 words· Est. 5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 2,886 ratings
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Summary: In 1918, Lydia Pierce, orphaned by the Spanish flu, is thrust into the strict Shaker community of Sabbathday Lake. Separated from her brother, she must navigate a world of unfamiliar customs and isolation. Can Lydia find joy and belonging in a place where men and women live apart? Her journey of resilience and adaptation unfolds as she learns to embrace a life she never imagined. Will Lydia's courageous spirit help her bridge the gap between her past and this new, challenging existence?
