Books like I Am Lavina Cumming by Susan Lowell
After her mother dies, ten‑year‑old Lavina Cumming travels to California to stay with relatives. There she witnesses the arrival of the automobile, a transformative element in early 20th‑century life, and then survives the devastating 1906 San Francisco earthquake. Through these events, the story offers a child’s perspective on social change, disaster, and resilience during a pivotal moment in California’s history.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Susan Lowell
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