7 Free Summer Reading Titles for Young Ladies

7 Free Summer Reading Titles for Young Ladies

Curl up with a book this summer: 6 free summer reading titles for young ladies.

Last Modified:

6 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:

Table of Contents

1. Little Friend Lydia by Ethel Calvert Phillips

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

Free eBook:

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

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

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}
Full review and more!

5. Lisbeth Longfrock by Hans Aanrud

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

Free eBook:

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.

Free eBook
Anne of Green Gables

Anne of Green Gables (Puffin in Bloom)
Illustrated hardcover for those interested.


Additional Resources

Looking for a Good Book?
A few of our favorite reading lists.

8 Places to Find Children’s Books in the Public Domain
Collections of children’s books.

Books About Books
Two book-reading guides in the public domain.

Books Children Love

Books Children Love: A Guide to the Best Children’s Literature by Elizabeth Wilson
A well-loved guide with a Charlotte Mason flavor. Read our full review.

Keep Reading

Discover more from DIY Homeschooler

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.