Bread and Roses, Too facts for kids
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| Author | Katherine Paterson |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's Historical novel |
| Publisher | Clarion Books |
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Publication date
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September 4, 2006 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 288 pp (hardcover edition) |
| ISBN | 978-0-618-65479-6 |
| OCLC | 62281804 |
| LC Class | PZ7.P273 Bq 2006 |
Bread and Roses, Too is a historical novel for young readers. It was written by American author Katherine Paterson and published in 2006. The story takes place in Lawrence, Massachusetts, in 1912. It is set just after the famous Lawrence Textile Strike. This strike is also known as the Bread and Roses Strike.
The book follows a young Italian-American girl. Her parents work in the textile mills. She becomes a friend and protector to a boy. This boy is scared to go back to his difficult home life. The novel explores themes of friendship, family, and social justice.
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