"The Bigger Book of Lydia" by Margaret Willey continues the enchanting journey of Lydia, a spirited young girl with a rich imagination. As Lydia navigates through her everyday life, she discovers the beauty of friendship, the challenges of growing up, and the power of storytelling. The narrative unfolds through a collection of whimsical adventures and thoughtful reflections that inspire creativity and self-discovery. Lydia's encounters with her family, friends, and the wider world allow readers to explore profound themes of identity, resilience, and the importance of embracing one’s uniqueness, making it a heartwarming tale for young readers and adults alike. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 13-17 years.

There are 215 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2001 by Backinprint. com .

Margaret Willey has published in many genres--picture books, fiction and poetry. She has written six young adult novels, most recently Facing the Music , (Delacorte 1997). In 2002, Clever Beatrice (Atheneum, 2001) won the Charlotte Zolotow Award for best text in a picture book. Her most recent picture book is The 3 Bears and Goldilocks (Atheneum, 2008). A Summer of Silk Moths marks her return to young adult fiction. She lives in Grand Haven, Michigan. Visit her online at www. margaretwilley. com.