The Ballad of Lucy Whipple - National Council of Teachers of English
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The Ballad of Lucy Whipple

By: Karen Cushman
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The Ballad of Lucy Whipple by Karen Cushman (1996) is a novel that deals with a variety of adolescent issues through the main character, California Morning Whipple. It is relevant for young adults because of the issues addressed, such as moving, identity crisis, coming of age, death, courage through hardship, and family issues.