The stars are fire: a novel
(Book)
Author:
Published:
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2017.
Format:
Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
241 pages ; 25 cm
Status:
East Hampton Adult Fiction
FIC SHR
Description
"In October, 1947, after a summer-long drought, fires began near Bar Harbor and raced along the coast of Maine, ravaging two hundred thousand acres--the largest fire in Maine's history. In the southern part of the state, people were forced into the sea to escape the flames. Five months pregnant, Grace Holland is left alone to protect her two toddlers when her husband Gene joins the volunteers fighting to bring the fire under control. Along with her best friend, Rosie, and Rosie's two young children, the women watch in horror as their houses go up in flames, then walk into the ocean as a last resort. They spend the night frantically trying to save their children. When dawn comes, they have miraculously survived, but their lives are forever changed: homeless, penniless, and left to face an uncertain future in a town that no longer exists. As Grace awaits news of her husband's fate, she is thrust into a new world in which she must make a life on her own, beginning with absolutely nothing--she must find work,a home, a way to provide for her children. In the midst of devastating loss, Grace discovers glorious new freedoms--joys and triumphs she could never have expected her narrow life with Gene could contain--and her spirit soars. And then the unthinkable happens, and Grace's bravery is tested as never before"--
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East Hampton Adult Fiction
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Bethany/Clark Adult Collection
FIC SHR
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Branford/Blackstone Adult Fiction
FIC.
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Durham Adult Fiction
FIC SHR
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East Haddam/Rathbun A Fiction
FIC SHR
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East Lyme Public Adult Fiction
Shreve, Anita (Stars)
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Essex Adult Fiction
SHREVE
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Guilford Adult Fiction
FIC SHREVE
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Haddam/Brainerd Adult Fiction
FIC SHREVE
Storage
Hamden/Brundage Community Adult Fiction
FIC/SHREVE
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Hamden/Miller Adult Fiction
FIC/SHREVE
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Hamden/Whitneyville Adult Fiction
FIC/SHREVE
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Ledyard/Bill Adult Fiction
F Shreve
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Lyme Adult Fiction
FIC SHR
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Madison/Scranton Adult Fiction
F SHREVE
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Meriden Adult Fiction
FIC SHREVE
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Middlefield/Coe Adult Collection
FIC HIS Shreve
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New London Adult Fiction
FIC SHREVE
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North Branford/Atwater Adult Fiction
Fiction Shreve
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North Branford/Smith Adult Fiction
Fiction Shreve
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North Haven Adult Fiction
Fiction Shreve, Anita
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North Stonington/Wheeler Adult Fiction
FIC SHREVE [APR 17]
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Norwich/Otis Adult Fiction
F SHREVE
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Old Lyme A Fiction
FIC SHREVE
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Old Saybrook/Acton Adult Fiction
F SHREVE
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Orange/Case Adult Fiction Book
Fiction Shreve
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Preston Adult Fiction
F SHREVE, Anita
Due May 9, 2024
Stony Creek/Willoughby Wallace Adult Fiction
FIC SHR *staff pick*
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Wallingford Adult Fiction
SHREVE
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West Haven Main Adult Fiction
FIC SHR
Due May 13, 2024
Westbrook Adult Fiction
F SHR
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Woodbridge Adult Fiction
FIC SHREVE
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More Details
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780385350907, 0385350902
Notes
Description
"In October, 1947, after a summer-long drought, fires began near Bar Harbor and raced along the coast of Maine, ravaging two hundred thousand acres--the largest fire in Maine's history. In the southern part of the state, people were forced into the sea to escape the flames. Five months pregnant, Grace Holland is left alone to protect her two toddlers when her husband Gene joins the volunteers fighting to bring the fire under control. Along with her best friend, Rosie, and Rosie's two young children, the women watch in horror as their houses go up in flames, then walk into the ocean as a last resort. They spend the night frantically trying to save their children. When dawn comes, they have miraculously survived, but their lives are forever changed: homeless, penniless, and left to face an uncertain future in a town that no longer exists. As Grace awaits news of her husband's fate, she is thrust into a new world in which she must make a life on her own, beginning with absolutely nothing--she must find work,a home, a way to provide for her children. In the midst of devastating loss, Grace discovers glorious new freedoms--joys and triumphs she could never have expected her narrow life with Gene could contain--and her spirit soars. And then the unthinkable happens, and Grace's bravery is tested as never before"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Shreve, A. (2017). The stars are fire: a novel. First edition. New York, Alfred A. Knopf.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Shreve, Anita. 2017. The Stars Are Fire: A Novel. New York, Alfred A. Knopf.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Shreve, Anita, The Stars Are Fire: A Novel. New York, Alfred A. Knopf, 2017.
MLA Citation (style guide)Shreve, Anita. The Stars Are Fire: A Novel. First edition. New York, Alfred A. Knopf, 2017.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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