Does The Hired Girl have any literary awards?

The Hired Girl was awarded a Newbery Honor in 2016, recognizing its distinguished contribution to American literature for children.

How does The Hired Girl compare to Laura Amy Schlitz's other books?

While many of Schlitz's books feature historical settings, The Hired Girl stands out for its epistolary format, told entirely through the protagonist's journal entries. This offers a more intimate and immediate perspective compared to her third-person narratives.

The Hired Girl by Laura Amy Schlitz

Fourteen-year-old Joan Skraggs dreams of more than just farm chores and a life dictated by her cruel father and brothers. When her father forbids her from attending school, Joan seizes the opportunity to run away and forge her own path. Told through her journal entries, this is the story of a young girl seeking independence, love, and her own version of 'Real Life' in the hopeful years before World War I.

Prose complexity: 4/10

Hopeful Inspiring Reflective Emotional

Coming of Age Fish Out of Water Epistolary

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Laura Amy Schlitz

Laura Amy Schlitz is an American author of children's literature. She is a librarian and storyteller at The Park School in Brooklandville, Maryland. Photo credit: http://inkwellmanagement.com/client/laura-amy-schlitz

Joan SkraggsProtagonist

All characters in The Hired Girl

Frequently asked questions

Does The Hired Girl have any literary awards?
The Hired Girl was awarded a Newbery Honor in 2016, recognizing its distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
How does The Hired Girl compare to Laura Amy Schlitz's other books?
While many of Schlitz's books feature historical settings, The Hired Girl stands out for its epistolary format, told entirely through the protagonist's journal entries. This offers a more intimate and immediate perspective compared to her third-person narratives.