Christina moore in 1849, twelveyearold california morning whipple, who names herself lucy, is distraught when her mother moves the family from massachusetts to a rough california mining town. In the summer of 1849, lucy whipples mother packs up her household and her two young children, and leaves their home in massachusetts for the gold fields of california. The ballad of lucy whipple tv movie 2001 full cast. In 1849, a twelveyearold girl who calls herself lucy is distraught when her mother moves the family from massachusetts to a small california mining town, where lucy helps run a rough boarding house and looks for comfort in books while trying to find a way to get home. Karen cushman in 1849, a 12 yr old girl who calls herself lucy is distraught when mama drags family from new england to california during the gold rush. Mar 04, 2016 the ballad of lucy whipple by karen cushman is a realistic fiction book about a girl named lucy whipple who moves to california during the gold rush. Set in 1850s california but actually filmed in utah, this madefortv movie features jena malone as title character lucy whipple.
The ballad of lucy whipple is a story that took place during the 1849 gold rush. The ballad of lucy whipple is set in a california gold rush town and features the antics of lucy whipple who hates the fact that her family has moved to lucky diggins where there are no roads, no buildings, and worst of all no books. Here you get a novel study guide with questions per chapter to analyze characters, plot, theme, vocabulary and more. The ballad of lucy whipple 2001 tvpg 1h 36min drama, family, mystery tv movie 18 february 2001. The ballad of lucy whipple the ballad of lucy whipple has the structure of a series rather than a tv movie, providing a full seasons litany of episodes with the thinnest narrative thread to. Who lived in massachusetts that lucy missed very much. It takes a chance encounter in the nearby woods to show lucy that perhaps arvella is not as foolish as she seems, and that california is not the muddy hellhole that it appears to be at first. The ballad of lucy whipple is a good, heartwarming period drama from jeremy kagan. Overview of ballad of lucy whipple, the, 2001, directed by jeremy kagan, with glenn close, jena malone, robert pastorelli, at turner classic movies. Parents need to know that the ballad of lucy whipple is set during the california gold rush in the mid19th century, so there are miners who drink, fight, and curse. Editions of the ballad of lucy whipple by karen cushman. Free the ballad of lucy whipple study unit worksheets for teachers to print.
In 1849 a twelveyearold girl who calls herself lucy is distraught when her mother moves the family from massachusetts to a small california mining town. Choose from different sets of the ballad of lucy whipple flashcards on quizlet. A report on karen cushmans the ballad of lucy whipple. Please do not address yours truly as california anymore, california morning whipple being a foolish name for a duck much less a girl. Newbery awardwinning author karen cushman paints a vivid picture of life in the gold fields.
After losing her husband in the autumn of 1848, arvella whipple loaded up her children the next summer and headed out west to california to. The adventures of a family who head west to the california gold fields in. Ballad of lucy whipple teacher guide 1999, stapled for. The adventures of a family who head west to the california gold fields in the 1850s. Free the ballad of lucy whipple worksheets and literature.
Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. The ballad of lucy whipple paperback july 30, 2019 by karen cushman author visit amazons karen cushman page. The following is an interview with author karen cushman about the 1999 moviemaking experience of the ballad of lucy whipple, starring glenn close, robert pastorelli, and meat loaf, as well as jena malone, who played california lucy whipple be sure to view the photos at the end of this interview. The ballad of lucy whipple unabridged audiobook, by karen cushman. And now her brother, butte, and sisters, prairie and sierra, seem to be westerners at heart, too. It deserves some accolades for not sugarcoating the. The ballad of lucy whipple has the structure of a series rather than a tv movie, providing a full seasons litany of episodes with the thinnest. The ballad of lucy whipple 2001 jena malone youtube. The ballad of lucy whipple audiobook by karen cushman. The ballad of lucy whipple soundtrack from 2001, composed by bruce broughton. Lucy whipple, a citybred easterner brought to roughandtumble gold rush california, has to. Glenn close, jena malone, bruce mcgill arvella whipple, a recently widowed mother of three, travels with her three children from new.
What did lucy make and sell, to raise money to go back to massachusetts. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The ballad of lucy whipple and millions of other books are available for instant access. Lucy helps run a rough boarding house and looks for comfort in books while trying to find a way to get \home. Questions require text evidence and critical thinking.
The ballad of lucy whipple book talk by cassie reichert major characters book passage some major characters in the book were. Why did most people come to california temporarily in 1849. But the ballad of lucy whipple is just such great fun that the 912 categorization should be completely ignored. Lucy whipple arvella whipple butte whipple bernard lizzie flagg clyde claymore book summary historical event opinion i. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. California doesnt suit lucy whipplenot the name, not the place. Lucys story, as the author points out in her end notes, is the story of many pioneer women who exhibited great strength and courage as they helped to settle the west.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Lucy whipple, a citybred easterner brought to roughandtumble gold rush california, has to reinvent herself as. Her accolades include two screen actors guild award nominations, a golden globe award nomination, and a saturn award. Candace fleming in 1849 a twelveyearold girl who calls herself lucy is distraught when her mother moves the family from massachusetts to a small california mining town. There lucy helps run a boarding house and looks for comfort in books while trying to find a way to return. When lucy has the opportunity to leave, however, she realizes the people around her have made lucky diggins. The ballad of lucy whipple was made into a tv film, broadcast in 2001. The ballad of lucy whipple is a great book to go along with gold rush teaching. After the death of her husband, arvella whipple glenn close goes on a journey from massachusetts to california during the gold rush. In the summer of 1849, lucy whipple s mother packs up her household and her two young children, and leaves their home in massachusetts for the gold fields of california. The ballad of lucy whipple unabridged the ballad of lucy whipple unabridged audiobook, by karen cushman. Well, said jimmy, scratching his beard with his fork, theres hennit, though i dont suppose youd exactly call him kin.
The following is an interview with author karen cushman about the 1999 moviemaking experience of the ballad of lucy whipple, starring glenn close, robert pastorelli, and meat loaf, as well as jena malone, who played california lucy whipple. Apr 20, 2011 the ballad of lucy whipple is a good, heartwarming period drama from jeremy kagan. The ballad of lucy whipple karen cushman read online free. Free shipping get free shipping free 58 day shipping within the u. The ballad of lucy whipple tv movie 2001 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The ballad of lucy whipple by karen cushman scholastic. The ballad of lucy whipple audiobook listen instantly. Learn the ballad of lucy whipple with free interactive flashcards. The ballad of lucy whipple paperback june 19, 2012 by karen cushman author. The ballad of lucy whipple by karen cushman is a realistic fiction book about a girl named lucy whipple who moves to california during the gold rush. The ballad of lucy whipple by karen cushman goodreads. Mar 28, 2011 the ballad of lucy whipple is her firsthand account of her struggles in a rough and tumble land. The ballad of lucy whipple by karen cushman, paperback. Moving is the last thing the outspoken 12yearold, lucy, wants to do.
The ballad of lucy whipple 1998 matilda bone 2000 rodzina 2004 the loud silence of francine green 2006 alchemy and meggy swann 2010 will sparrows road 2012 graylings song 2016 other media. Fan art of ballad of lucy whipple 2001 for fans of jena malone 36155493. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response. The ballad of lucy whipple flashcards and study sets quizlet. The ballad of lucy whipple is an aboveaverage madefortv movie from 2001. There are several violent and disturbing scenes including a suicide, where blood is visible, and inappropriate touching on the arm and hair of a 14yearold girl by an older man. Released by intrada in 2001 maf 7088 containing music from the ballad of lucy whipple 2001. Dispelling the idea that only men went there to seek their fortune, cushman focuses on the women and families who created homes and towns from a harsh. Read aloud of chapter 9 of the ballad of lucy whipple by karen cushman. The ballad of lucy whipple is her firsthand account of her struggles in a rough and tumble land. The ballad of lucy whipple is set in a california gold rush town and features the antics of lucy whipple who hates the fact that her family has moved to lucky. In 1849, 12yearold lucy is distraught when her mother moves the family from massachusetts to a small california mining town.
She began her career as a child actor, and became known for her roles in both independent films and mainstream blockbuster features. Ballad lucy whipplein 1849 mama moved to californiagold. But moving out west to lucky diggins, california, was her mamas dreamcometrue. You can customize the printable with the options shown below, or you can just click the.