A Gathering of Days: A New England Girl's Journal, 1830-32

by Joan W. Blos   |  Ages 13+
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1830s New England girl's poignant life journal.

If you enjoy stepping back in time, "A Gathering of Days" serves as a gateway to the early 19th century through the eyes of a young girl. Its diary format offers an intimate glimpse into the daily life, challenges, and growth during a formative period in American history, with themes of family, friendship, and the passage of time that resonate deeply, even today.

  • Newbery Medal (1980)
  • National Book Award for Children's Books (Hardcover) (1980)
  • Vermont Golden Dome Book Award Nominee (1981)
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.

A Gathering of Days: A New England Girl's Journal, 1830-32

by Joan W. Blos   |  Ages 13+
Regular price $13.90
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per
Compare to estimated retail price: S$26.68  
ISBN: 9780684163406
Authors: Joan W. Blos
Date of Publication: 1979-09-01
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 3.54
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A Gathering of Days is Joan W. Blos' novel that serves as a fictional version of a New England girl's journal. The journal of a 14-year-old girl, kept the last year she lived on the family farm, records daily events in her small New Hampshire town, her father's remarriage, and the death of her best friend.
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1830s New England girl's poignant life journal.

If you enjoy stepping back in time, "A Gathering of Days" serves as a gateway to the early 19th century through the eyes of a young girl. Its diary format offers an intimate glimpse into the daily life, challenges, and growth during a formative period in American history, with themes of family, friendship, and the passage of time that resonate deeply, even today.

  • Newbery Medal (1980)
  • National Book Award for Children's Books (Hardcover) (1980)
  • Vermont Golden Dome Book Award Nominee (1981)
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.