7 Free Summer Reading Titles for Young Ladies

Summer is a great time to curl up with a book. If you are looking for summer reading ideas for your young lady, here are 7 free summer reading titles to check out:

1. Little Friend Lydia by Ethel Calvert Phillips
2. Heidi by Johanna Spyri
3. A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett
4. Understood Betsy by Dorothy Canfield Fisher
5. Lisbeth Longfrock by Hans Aanrud
6. Henrietta’s Wish by Charlotte M. Yonge
7. Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery

1. Little Friend Lydia by Ethel Calvert Phillips

A young orphaned Quaker girl finds a new home — and lots of adventures.

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2. Heidi by Johanna Spyri

Well-known story of a little girl who goes to live with her grandfather and warms his heart.

Free eBook:

Heidi (Puffin in Bloom)
Illustrated hardcover for those interested.

3. A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett

A pampered little girl learns what it means to be a servant — and a real princess.

Free eBook:

A Little Princess (Puffin in Bloom)
Illustrated hardcover for those interested.

100 Best Books for Children ~ Burnett
More from the author focusing on Little Lord Fauntleroy.

4. Understood Betsy by Dorothy Canfield Fisher

A sheltered young girl grows to enjoy the freedom that taking responsibility brings.

Free eBook:

Understood Betsy {Free eBook & Go-Alongs}
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5. Lisbeth Longfrock by Hans Aanrud

An orphan girl grows into her long frock among the Norwegian mountains.

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6. Henrietta’s Wish by Charlotte M. Yonge

A young lady learns to see “having her own way” for what it is.

Free eBook

7. Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery

The orphan who ended up being adopted by a brother and sister to help on their farm ends up being a young lady … instead of the boy they expected. Anne wins the hearts of all.