In her little corner of New York City, Lizzie shares a single room in Mrs. Kelly’s boarding house with her two younger brothers and their Dad. It’s not much, but it’s home. And most importantly, they have each other. But Gilded Age New York, an uncertain place marked by incredible wealth and terrible poverty, forces Lizzie and her family to go their separate ways. As Lizzie learns how to be a maid in a grand house, she never loses sight of what matters most: bringing the family back together.

Adventures in History™, brings to life some of the most compelling and intriguing events in history as seen through the eyes of the young protagonists who are a central part of each dramatic tale. Readers will enjoy the twists and turns in this historical fiction series as they discover what it was like to live through world-changing events and unbelievable circumstances. These stories come to you courtesy of known and award-winning children’s authors.

Cross Curriculum Connections for the Free Library outlines how these books can be used alongside the Core Knowledge Sequence as well as the corresponding curriculum materials.