Worth
Worth
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2004
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Nebraska • 1870s
2004
YA
10-14 years
770L
Super Short Summary
Worth by A. LaFaye is a historical novel set in the late 19th century. It follows a young boy who faces challenges after an accident leaves him unable to work on his family's farm. At the same time, an orphan comes to help, leading to themes of adaptation, acceptance, and understanding amidst adversity.
Challenging
Emotional
Melancholic
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Worth by A. LaFaye receives praise for its vivid depiction of historical rural America and themes of resilience and family. The prose is noted for its accessibility to young readers, though some find character development lacking. The novel's exploration of adversity and growth resonates well, despite occasional predictability.
Who Should Read Worth?
Readers who enjoyed Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder or Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan would likely appreciate Worth by A. LaFaye. This novel suits those interested in historical fiction, themes of family, adversity, and rural American life in the late 1800s.
1,261 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
Nebraska • 1870s
2004
YA
10-14 years
770L
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