Question

How does the letter from Lyddie's mother affect her?

Answer 1

The letter that she receives from her mother. Lyddie learns that her little sister, Agnes, has died and that her mom is in need of more money to help the family.  Lyddie's reaction to the letter is that she works ever-harder to help her hurting family. 

Answer 2

I read the story its so good!
So basically her mother left them 2 she crys because of the farm,. but brother cheers her up because of mothers spellig