The giver of stars
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[New York] : Penguin Books, 2021.
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Book
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390, 8 pages ; 22 cm
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"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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Old Saybrook/Acton Adult Book Discussion
DISCUSSION BOOK F MOYES
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Old Saybrook/Acton Adult Book Discussion
DISCUSSION BOOK F MOYES
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Old Saybrook/Acton Adult Book Discussion
DISCUSSION BOOK F MOYES
Due May 7, 2024
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DISCUSSION BOOK F MOYES
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780399562495, 0399562494
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 6.1, 20 Points
Level 6.1, 20 Points
Notes
General Note
Includes a Penguinn readers guide to The Giver of Stars Jojo Moyes
Description
"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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APA Citation (style guide)
Moyes, J. (2021). The giver of stars. [New York], Penguin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Moyes, Jojo, 1969-. 2021. The Giver of Stars. [New York], Penguin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Moyes, Jojo, 1969-, The Giver of Stars. [New York], Penguin Books, 2021.
MLA Citation (style guide)Moyes, Jojo. The Giver of Stars. [New York], Penguin Books, 2021.
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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