Counting on Grace
Counting on Grace
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2006
Book Brief
240
Novel • Fiction
Vermont • 1910s
2006
YA
10-14 years
760L
Super Short Summary
In Counting on Grace by Elizabeth Winthrop, twelve-year-old Grace is required to work alongside her mother in a Vermont textile mill in 1910, enduring harsh working conditions. Inspired by their teacher, Miss Lesley, Grace and her friend Arthur take secret action against child labor. Arthur's extreme actions result from frustration with the mill, while photographer Lewis Hine's visit aims to document and expose the factory's practices. The novel explores issues of child labor and harsh working environments.
Informative
Emotional
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Inspirational
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Elizabeth Winthrop's Counting on Grace is widely praised for its historical accuracy and compelling narrative about child labor. Critics commend the author's skill in drawing readers into the harsh realities of early 20th-century mill work through strong, empathetic characters. Some reviews note a slower pace and predictability in the plot. Overall, it's a poignant, educational read.
Who Should Read Counting on Grace?
A reader who would enjoy Counting on Grace by Elizabeth Winthrop is typically a middle-grade student interested in historical fiction with strong, young female protagonists. Comparable to Lyddie by Katherine Paterson, the novel appeals to those captivated by child labor stories and early 20th-century American history.
1,582 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
240
Novel • Fiction
Vermont • 1910s
2006
YA
10-14 years
760L
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