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A Lantern in Her Hand
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Summary and Study Guide
Overview
A Lantern in Her Hand is a historical novel for children written by Bess Streeter Aldrich and published in 1928. The novel follows the life of a pioneer woman named Abbie as she navigates the trials and tribulations of life in the wild, motherhood, loss, and joy. Prominent themes include The Importance of Family, The Pioneer Spirit, and The Power of Art. The novel is based on Aldrich’s own experiences moving from Iowa to Nebraska in the 19th century. Aldrich is the author of 200 short stories and 13 novels. She died in 1954 and was added to the Nebraska Hall of Fame in 1971.
This guide is based on the Tingle Books 2022 e-book edition.
Plot Summary
The novel opens with a family moving to a new town in Iowa. The family is comprised of a few siblings and a mother, the father having died a few years before. They travel together through rough terrain, eager to make it safely to their new home. In this family is Abbie, a young girl with a singing talent. When she and her family settle in Iowa, Abbie commits herself to her singing. She grows up and is courted by two young men, Unlock all 45 pages of this Study Guide Plus, gain access to 8,900+ more expert-written Study Guides. Including features:
