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Roller Skates

Roller Skates

Children's Books
Pages
1
Published
1936
Language
English

Synopsis

Ten-year-old Lucinda Wyman, a spirited girl in 19th-century New York City, finds joy and freedom on her roller skates. When her parents go to Europe, Lucinda stays with various friends, experiencing different ways of life and making new connections. Her adventures on wheels help her navigate a year of change and discovery.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

WhimsicalAdventurousLighthearted
Coming of Age

Genres

Children's Books

Authors

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Ruth Sawyer

Ruth Sawyer was an American storyteller and a writer of fiction and non-fiction for children and adults. She may be best known as the author of Roller Skates, which won the 1937 Newbery Medal. She received the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award in 1965 for her lifetime achievement in children's literature. Source: wikipedia

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Valenti Angelo

Valenti Angelo penned the influential spiritual guide Imitation of Christ. This classic work offers timeless wisdom for those seeking a deeper connection to their faith.