Why people recommend it
The Hired Girl is a historical young adult novel by Laura Amy Schlitz that follows a spirited teenager who escapes her impoverished, isolated farm life in Pennsylvania to work as a domestic servant in a wealthy Jewish household in Baltimore. On the podcast The Book Review, Maria Russo discussed the novel during the episode titled "Inside The New York Times Book Review: Putin’s Reign," which was released on July 18, 2024. During the segment, Maria Russo expressed deep affection for the work, describing it as a wonderful book by a multiple award-winning author. Maria Russo highlighted the protagonist's background, noting that the story is set in 1911 and centers on a young girl raised in a strict Catholic environment who experiences a transformative cultural awakening. The endorsement drew attention to the novel's rich historical detail, character development, and emotional resonance for readers of all ages.
Who recommended it
- Maria Russo Recommended
Maria Russo — 1 mention
“well I loved the hired Girl by Laura Amy Schlitz another multiple Award winner um and this is a book set in 1911 about a girl who comes from an isolated Farm environment in Pennsylvania who was raised Catholic”