Lyddie's mother wanted to go to the Poltney because she wanted to be with the faithful when the end of the world came.

Lyddie's father died from a bear attack.

Mamma was pleased when the children wanted to become friends with the Stevenses.

Lyddie spent her time in the winter at the tavern by milking, feeding and watering the livestock.

Lyddie practiced reading by copying pages to be pasted onto a loom frame.