num_pages: 224
description: An award-winning novel about the resilience of the human spirit, the power of duty, the fragile relationship between humans and nature, and the sacrifices we make for family. Mary Call has promised her dying father to keep her brother and sisters together forever in their home in the Great Smoky Mountains, and to never to take any help from strangers. She is determined to keep her word—and her pride. No matter what. At first she is sure she can manage. Romey, Ima Dean, and Devola help gather herbs to sell in town; the riches of the mountains will surely keep the family clothed and fed. But when winter comes, fast and furious, Mary Call learns that the land where the lilies bloom can be a cruel and unforgiving place, and it will take more than a promise to keep her family together. This classic coming of age story explores issues of poverty, character, and perseverance. A strong option for classroom, homeschool, or independent reading.
language: English
title: Where the Lilies Bloom
titlecomplete: Where the Lilies Bloom
genres: Middle Grade, Historical, Young Adult, Childrens, Classics, Coming Of Age, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Read For School, Juvenile
ratings_count: 2624
series: Luther Family
awards: awardedAt: 31564800000
name: Vermont Golden Dome Book Award, awardedAt: 28800000
name: Boston Globe-Horn Book Award
category: Fiction, awardedAt: 28800000
name: National Book Award Finalist
category: Children's Books
publisher: HarperTeen