Roller SkatesA Newbery Medal Winner! Growing up in a well-to-do family with strict rules and routines can be tough for a ten-year-old girl who only wants to roller skate. But when Lucinda Wyman's parents go overseas on a trip to Italy and leave her behind in the care of Miss Peters and Miss Nettie in New York City, she suddenly gets all the freedom she wants! Lucinda zips around New York on her roller skates, meeting tons of new friends and having new adventures every day. But Lucinda has no idea what new experiences the city will show her.... Some of which will change her life forever. “A refreshingly lively and genuine story.”—The New York Times |
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Ruth Sawyer. ROLLER SKATES Ruth Sawyer A year on roller skates ! That was Lucinda's year in New York City , when her family left her with dear Miss Peters , who understood that a girl of ten wanted to roller - skate to school , and who ...
Ruth Sawyer. ROLLER SKATES Ruth Sawyer A year on roller skates ! That was Lucinda's year in New York City , when her family left her with dear Miss Peters , who understood that a girl of ten wanted to roller - skate to school , and who ...
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... left in charge of the stand , as so ordered . He was there , looking less anxious and more excited . At three sharp a youngish policeman , big , brawny , with a stout chin , appeared and greeted the two . " I'm Jerry Hanlon ; I expect ...
... left in charge of the stand , as so ordered . He was there , looking less anxious and more excited . At three sharp a youngish policeman , big , brawny , with a stout chin , appeared and greeted the two . " I'm Jerry Hanlon ; I expect ...
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... left foot , and never change step — never skip , run , or skate ? She thought of Gonzalo's speech to the men from Naples . Like them she was of brave mettle ; she could lift the moon out Thanksgiving 97.
... left foot , and never change step — never skip , run , or skate ? She thought of Gonzalo's speech to the men from Naples . Like them she was of brave mettle ; she could lift the moon out Thanksgiving 97.
Contents
AN INTRODUCTION TO LUCINDA | 3 |
UP DRIVES MR GILLIGAN | 7 |
FRIEND at Large | 26 |
Copyright | |
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