The Ballad of Lucy Whipple

Set in 1849, The Ballad of Lucy Whipple follows 12-year-old Lucy as she journeys to the California gold fields with her family, adjusting to a challenging new life in a rough mining town. Through her firsthand account, the story explores her battles with homesickness and her determination to find her place in a landscape where women and families played a vital role. Award-winning author Karen Cushman vividly depicts this rugged frontier world and the resilience of those who built it.