"Jump Ropes, Jacks, and Endless Chores: Children's Lives in the 1800s" by Matthew Strange explores the everyday experiences of children during the 19th century. The book captures the joys and challenges these children faced, from playful games like jump rope and jacks to the often demanding labor of household chores. Through vivid anecdotes and historical context, readers gain insight into the social norms, educational opportunities, and familial responsibilities that shaped their lives. The narrative highlights the resilience and creativity of children as they navigated a world that was both playful and rigorous, ultimately painting a rich portrait of youth in a bygone era. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Daily Life in America in the 1800s .

This book has been graded for interest at 12-15 years.

There are 64 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 2009 by Mason Crest Publishers .