Autumn Street facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | Lois Lowry |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's |
| Publisher | Houghton Mifflin |
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Publication date
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1980 |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 188 pages |
| ISBN | 0-395-27812-0 |
| OCLC | 5946557 |
| LC Class | PZ7.L9673 Au |
Autumn Street is a 1980 novel written by Lois Lowry. She is a famous author who has won the Newbery Medal two times.
About the Story
The story of Autumn Street follows a young girl named Elizabeth. She goes to live in her grandfather's big house. This happens when her father leaves to fight in World War II.
Elizabeth finds comfort in her grandmother's kind servant, Tatie. She also becomes good friends with Tatie's grandson, Charles. Charles is lively and knows a lot about the world. Even though he sometimes teases Elizabeth, they share a special bond.
Together, Elizabeth and Charles try to understand the grown-up world around them. This world often seems confusing and sometimes unfair. Their friendship helps them face the challenges they encounter. The book explores themes of friendship, growing up, and dealing with difficult times.
Main Characters
- Elizabeth, the main character of the story. She becomes friends with Charles.
- Jessica, Elizabeth's sister.
- Charles, Tatie's grandson and Elizabeth's friend.
- Tatie, a kind servant in Elizabeth's house.
- Grandmother, Elizabeth's strict grandma.
- Grandfather, Elizabeth's fun-loving grandpa.
- Noah and Nathaniel, twin brothers who live next door.
