The giver of stars
(Book)
Author:
Published:
[New York, New York] : Pamela Dorman Books/Viking, [2019].
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
390 pages ; 24 cm
Status:
Description
"Set in Depression-era America, a breathtaking story of five extraordinary women and their remarkable journey through the mountains of Kentucky and beyond, from the author of Me Before You and The Peacock Emporium Alice Wright marries handsome American Bennett Van Cleve hoping to escape her stifling life in England. But small-town Kentucky quickly proves equally claustrophobic, especially living alongside her overbearing father-in-law. So when a call goes out for a team of women to deliver books as part of Eleanor Roosevelt's new traveling library, Alice signs on enthusiastically. The leader, and soon Alice's greatest ally, is Margery, a smart-talking, self-sufficient woman who's never asked a man's permission for anything. They will be joined by three other singular women who become known as the Horseback Librarians of Kentucky. What happens to them--and to the men they love--becomes a classic drama of loyalty, justice, humanity and passion. Though they face all kinds of dangers, they're committed to their job--bringing books to people who have never had any, sharing the gift of learning that will change their lives. Based on a true story rooted in America's past, The Giver of Stars is unparalleled in its scope. At times funny, at others heartbreaking, this is a richly rewarding novel of women's friendship, of true love, and of what happens when we reach beyond our grasp for the great beyond"--
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East Hampton Adult Fiction
FIC MOY
Due Jan 7, 2025
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Bethany/Clark Adult Collection
FIC MOY
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Branford/Blackstone Adult Fiction
FIC.
On Holdshelf
Durham Adult Fiction
FIC MOYES
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East Haddam/Moodus Adult Fiction
Fic Moy
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East Haddam/Rathbun A Fiction
ROM MOY
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East Lyme Public Adult Fiction
Moyes, Jojo (Giver)
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East Lyme Public Adult Fiction
Moyes, Jojo (Giver)
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Essex Adult Fiction
MOYES
Due Jan 7, 2025
Gales Ferry (LPL) Adult Fiction
F Moyes
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Guilford Adult Book Club
FIC MOYES
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Guilford Adult Book Club
FIC MOYES
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Guilford Adult Book Club
FIC MOYES
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Guilford Adult Book Club
FIC MOYES
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Guilford Adult Book Club
FIC MOYES
On Shelf
Guilford Adult Book Club
FIC MOYES
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Guilford Adult Book Club
FIC MOYES
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Guilford Adult Fiction
FIC MOYES
Due Jan 3, 2025
Haddam/Brainerd Adult Fiction
FIC MOYES
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Hamden/Brundage Community Adult Nonfiction
FIC/MOYES
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Hamden/Miller Adult Fiction
FIC/MOYES
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Hamden/Miller Adult Fiction
FIC/MOYES
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Hamden/Miller Adult Fiction
FIC/MOYES
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Hamden/Whitneyville Adult Fiction
FIC/MOYES
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Ivoryton Adult Fiction
F MOYES
Due Dec 31, 2024
Lyme Adult Fiction
FIC MOY
Due Dec 31, 2024
Madison/Scranton Adult Fiction
F MOYES
Due Dec 26, 2024
Madison/Scranton Adult Fiction
F MOYES
Due Dec 31, 2024
Meriden Adult Fiction
FIC MOYES
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Middlefield/Coe Adult Collection
FIC HIS Moyes
On Holdshelf
New London Adult Fiction
FIC MOYES
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North Branford/Atwater Adult Fiction
Fiction Moyes
In Transit
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Fiction Moyes
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North Haven Adult Fiction
Fiction Moyes, Jojo
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North Stonington/Wheeler Adult Fiction
FIC MOYES [OCT 19]
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Norwich/Otis Adult Fiction
F MOYES
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Old Lyme A Fiction
FIC MOYES
Due Jan 9, 2025
Old Saybrook/Acton Adult Fiction
F MOYES
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Orange/Case Adult Fiction Book
Fiction Moyes
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Orange/Case Adult Fiction Book
Fiction Moyes
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Orange/Case Adult Fiction Book
Fiction Moyes
On Shelf
Orange/Case Adult Fiction Book
Fiction Moyes
On Shelf
Preston Adult Fiction
F MOYES, Jojo
On Shelf
Stony Creek/Willoughby Wallace Adult Fiction
FIC MOY*staff picks*
In Transit
Wallingford Adult Fiction
MOYES
On Shelf
West Haven Louis Piantino Adult Fiction
FIC MOYES
In Transit
West Haven Louis Piantino Adult Fiction
FIC MOYES
On Shelf
West Haven Main Closed Stacks
FIC MOYES
On Shelf
West Haven Ora Mason Adult Fiction
FIC MOYES
Billed
Westbrook Adult Fiction
F MOY
Due Jan 2, 2025
Woodbridge Adult Fiction
FIC MOYES
On Shelf
More Details
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780399562488, 0399562486
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 6.1, 20 Points
Level 6.1, 20 Points
Notes
Description
"Set in Depression-era America, a breathtaking story of five extraordinary women and their remarkable journey through the mountains of Kentucky and beyond, from the author of Me Before You and The Peacock Emporium Alice Wright marries handsome American Bennett Van Cleve hoping to escape her stifling life in England. But small-town Kentucky quickly proves equally claustrophobic, especially living alongside her overbearing father-in-law. So when a call goes out for a team of women to deliver books as part of Eleanor Roosevelt's new traveling library, Alice signs on enthusiastically. The leader, and soon Alice's greatest ally, is Margery, a smart-talking, self-sufficient woman who's never asked a man's permission for anything. They will be joined by three other singular women who become known as the Horseback Librarians of Kentucky. What happens to them--and to the men they love--becomes a classic drama of loyalty, justice, humanity and passion. Though they face all kinds of dangers, they're committed to their job--bringing books to people who have never had any, sharing the gift of learning that will change their lives. Based on a true story rooted in America's past, The Giver of Stars is unparalleled in its scope. At times funny, at others heartbreaking, this is a richly rewarding novel of women's friendship, of true love, and of what happens when we reach beyond our grasp for the great beyond"--,Provided by publisher.
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Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Moyes, J. (2019). The giver of stars. [New York, New York], Pamela Dorman Books/Viking.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Moyes, Jojo, 1969-. 2019. The Giver of Stars. [New York, New York], Pamela Dorman Books/Viking.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Moyes, Jojo, 1969-, The Giver of Stars. [New York, New York], Pamela Dorman Books/Viking, 2019.
MLA Citation (style guide)Moyes, Jojo. The Giver of Stars. [New York, New York], Pamela Dorman Books/Viking, 2019.
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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