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A Gathering Light

by Jennifer Donnelly
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Discovering truth and courage in a murder mystery.

A Gathering Light is an excellent read for those who enjoy historical fiction novels that delve into the complexities of identity. Mattie's journey of self-discovery as she balances her dreams of becoming a writer with the expectations of her community is both relatable and inspiring. The murder-mystery aspect adds an exciting twist to the plot, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. Overall, A Gathering Light is a beautifully written and captivating coming-of-age story that explores the themes of love, loss, and the pursuit of one's passions.

  • Borders Original Voices Award for YA or Independent Reader (2003)
  • Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Young Adult Literature (2003)
  • Michael L. Printz Award Nominee (2004)
  • Charlotte Award (2006)
  • Rhode Island Teen Book Award Nominee (2005)
  • Lincoln Award Nominee (2009)
  • Carnegie Medal (2003)
  • Gateway Readers Award Nominee (2006)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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A Gathering Light

by Jennifer Donnelly
$11.21 Now $7.85 Save 30% more
ISBN: 9780713678888
Authors: Jennifer Donnelly
Publisher: A&C Black
Date of Publication: 2006-09-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Mystery/Crime/Thriller, Romance
Related Topics: Teen, Mystery
Goodreads rating: 3.83
(rated by 43984 readers)

Description

An incredible and brilliant coming-of -age drama set at the turn-of-the-century in the USA and based on a real murder. When Mattie is given the letters by a guest at the hotel in which she has a summer job she thinks that the giver is simply upset. But the next day when the woman is found drowned in Big Moose Lake Mattie has to decide if she will read the letters, or burn them as the woman requested. But Mattie has problems enough of her own as she is growing up and trying to decide on her future. Her desire to be a writer and her dreams of life outside the small rural community in which she has always lived are beginning to overwhelm her. Will Mattie make it away from home? Will she leave the family and boyfriend who both love and smother her? Will she be like her friend and settle to married life or like her other friend and mentor the poet Ms Wilcox. Slowly the two stories merge to one amazing conclusion as Mattie finds the courage to make very important decisions. Set in 1906 and built around the real life murder of a young woman in a popular holiday resort this novel is touching, surprising, moving and compelling.
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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

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Discovering truth and courage in a murder mystery.

A Gathering Light is an excellent read for those who enjoy historical fiction novels that delve into the complexities of identity. Mattie's journey of self-discovery as she balances her dreams of becoming a writer with the expectations of her community is both relatable and inspiring. The murder-mystery aspect adds an exciting twist to the plot, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. Overall, A Gathering Light is a beautifully written and captivating coming-of-age story that explores the themes of love, loss, and the pursuit of one's passions.

  • Borders Original Voices Award for YA or Independent Reader (2003)
  • Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Young Adult Literature (2003)
  • Michael L. Printz Award Nominee (2004)
  • Charlotte Award (2006)
  • Rhode Island Teen Book Award Nominee (2005)
  • Lincoln Award Nominee (2009)
  • Carnegie Medal (2003)
  • Gateway Readers Award Nominee (2006)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.