Books like Lucy's wish by Joan Lowery Nixon
Lucy is a ten‑year‑old orphan who feels a deep longing for the companionship of a sister. Seeking that connection, she is drawn into a family that is far from perfect, yet she finds in them a special sister‑like bond. The story follows her adaptation to this new household, revealing themes of family, belonging, and the resilience of young girls in an orphan‑train era.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Coming of Age/Childhood Coming of Age
Authors: Joan Lowery Nixon
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