Susannah
Overview & Summary
After her mother's death, fourteen-year-old Susannah is brought by her grieving widower father to live in a strict Shaker religious community in 1810 Ohio, where she must adapt to a life of rigid order and separation from her father even as she forms a bond with a younger girl fighting to leave. Janet Hickman's novel offers an unusually detailed portrait of Shaker life and the tension between personal freedom and communal belief.
Available Formats
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- Paperback
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Who This Book Is For
A great pick for Middle school students (Grades 6–8) studying History and Humanities. Helps students connect historical events with real human stories and broader perspectives.
Why CE Recommends This Book
Selected for Academic Enrichment & Readiness. Pushing slightly beyond standard classroom expectations, this title widens vocabulary, supports steady Lexile growth, and builds the academic rigor needed for advanced middle and high school courses.
