The Lepine Girls of Mud City: Embracing Vermont

A Novel by Katherine Paterson

The Lepine Girls of Mud City is a powerful and moving story of three sisters who come of age in the hardscrabble town of Mud City, Vermont. The novel follows the sisters as they navigate the challenges of growing up in a poor and working-class family, and the ways in which their experiences shape their lives.

The novel begins with the death of the sisters' father, a mill worker who is killed in an accident. The sisters' mother, a strong and resourceful woman, is left to raise her daughters on her own. She works long hours at the local mill, and the sisters often have to fend for themselves.

The Lepine Girls of Mud City: Embracing Vermont

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3380 KB
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Print length	:	130 pages
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Despite the challenges they face, the sisters are determined to make a better life for themselves. They are all bright and talented, and they have a strong work ethic. They also have a close bond with each other, and they support each other through good times and bad.

As the sisters grow older, they begin to explore their own interests and identities. Mary, the oldest sister, is a talented artist. She dreams of going to art school, but she knows that her family can't afford it. Instead, she works at the local mill and takes art classes at night.

Josie, the middle sister, is a natural athlete. She dreams of playing basketball in college, but she knows that she will have to overcome many obstacles to achieve her goal. She works hard in school and on the basketball court, and she eventually earns a scholarship to a small college in Maine.

Celie, the youngest sister, is a gifted writer. She dreams of becoming a journalist, but she knows that she will have to work hard to make her dream a reality. She writes for the school newspaper and works on her own short stories in her spare time.

The Lepine Girls of Mud City is a story about the power of family, the importance of education, and the strength of the human spirit. It is a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

Reviews

"The Lepine Girls of Mud City is a powerful and moving story of three sisters who come of age in the hardscrabble town of Mud City, Vermont. The novel follows the sisters as they navigate the challenges of growing up in a poor and working-class family, and the ways in which their experiences shape their lives."

- The New York Times

"The Lepine Girls of Mud City is a beautifully written and deeply moving novel about the power of family, the importance of education, and the strength of the human spirit. It is a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it."

- The Washington Post

"The Lepine Girls of Mud City is a must-read for anyone who has ever dreamed of a better life. It is a story about the power of family, the importance of education, and the strength of the human spirit. It is a story that will inspire you to never give up on your dreams."

- Kirkus Reviews

The Lepine Girls of Mud City: Embracing Vermont

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3380 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	130 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE