Roller Skates
Roller Skates
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1986
Book Brief
Beta186
Novel • Fiction
New York City • 1890s
1986
YA
9-12 years
810L
Super Short Summary
Roller Skates by Ruth Sawyer follows ten-year-old Lucinda as she spends a year in New York City with a caretaker. Experiencing newfound freedom, Lucinda explores the city on roller skates, meeting diverse people and encountering various adventures. The story reveals her growth, discoveries, and the vibrant life of early 20th-century New York.
Adventurous
Nostalgic
Humorous
Heartwarming
Playful
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Ruth Sawyer's Roller Skates captivates with its vibrant depiction of 1890s New York City through the adventurous eyes of young Lucinda. Praised for its lively narrative and historical setting, it offers rich character development. Some critique its episodic plot as lacking depth, but overall, it's celebrated for its charm and genuine childlike perspective.
Who Should Read Roller Skates?
A reader who enjoys Roller Skates by Ruth Sawyer likely appreciates adventurous, spirited tales of youth similar to Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery. They favor historical settings with strong, imaginative female protagonists and value themes of independence, curiosity, and friendship in coming-of-age stories.
4,365 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
186
Novel • Fiction
New York City • 1890s
1986
YA
9-12 years
810L
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