Cover of Like the Willow Tree

    Like the Willow Tree

    Lois Lowry

    226 pages

    After being orphaned during the influenza epidemic of 1918, eleven-year-old Lydia Pierce and her fourteen-year-old brother are taken by their grieving uncle to be raised in the Shaker community at Sabbathday Lake. Includes author's note about the Shakers.

    This series is still suitable for kids but offers a more challenging read, making it a great choice for young readers ready for deeper themes.