“Things were hard in the city, and there were no jobs for my uncle.”
This book would be useful for teaching about the importance of community, and the ways individuals can effect change in their surroundings.
This book would be useful for teaching about the importance of community, and the ways individuals can effect change in their surroundings.
Historical Fiction
Published 1997
This book tells the story of a young girl named Lydia who moves to the city to live with her uncle during the Great Depression. She is passionate about gardening and brings joy to those around her through her garden. The story accurately shows the challenges of the era, such as economic hardship and social struggles.
Miss Maple helps her seeds find their place in the world, teaching them about growth and possibilities.
Teach about growth and nurturing. Encourage students to think about their potential and dreams.
I see that the rest of my group who read this for the #KindredSpiritsBuddyRead had mixed feelings about this one & I totally understand where you all are coming from. I didn‘t love this book but found it oddly enjoyable. Elizabeth & her friend Irais were pretty funny imo & I love how she calls her husband the Man of Wrath 😆 & we don‘t even know his name (he was an ass lol). I can totally see why LMM loved it because she was absolutely crazy ⬇️
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🌹What memorable scenes or quotes stand out to you from the second half of the book? The book overall?
🌸Any further thoughts you‘d like to share?
🌷There are two other “Elizabeth” books: “The Solitary Summer” and “The Adventures of Elizabeth in Rugen.” Are you interested in reading more of Elizabeth?
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We all seem to agree that we don‘t quite feel LMM‘s enthusiasm over Elizabeth, but can see why she did! Are there books that you‘ve accidentally come across like LMM found Elizabeth—and wished you‘d found earlier?