Ellen Foster
by Kaye Gibbons
Ellen Foster by Kaye Gibbons holds a well received rating of 3.75 out of 5, based on 23.3K reader ratings. First published in 1987. The book spans 126 pages.
About Ellen Foster
"When I was little I would think of ways to kill my daddy. I would figure out this or that way and run it down through my head until it got easy." So begins the tale of Ellen Foster, the brave and engaging heroine of Kay Gibbons's first novel, which won the Sue Kaufman Prize from the American Academy of Institute of Arts and Letters. Wise, funny, affectionate, and true, Ellen Foster is, as Walker Percy called it, "The real thing. Which is to say, a lovely, sometimes heartwrenching novel. . . . [Ellen Foster] is as much a part of the backwoods South as a Faulkner character—and a good deal more endearing."
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Kaye Gibbons |
| Published | 1987 |
| Pages | 126 |
| Genres | Fiction, Young Adult, Fiction, Classics |
| Average Rating | 3.75 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 23,327 |
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What genre is Ellen Foster?
Ellen Foster is categorized as Fiction, Young Adult, Fiction, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
Is Ellen Foster worth reading?
Based on 23.3K reader ratings, Ellen Foster has an average score of 3.75 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Ellen Foster?
Ellen Foster has 126 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Ellen Foster?
Ellen Foster was written by Kaye Gibbons. It was first published in 1987.
What is the ISBN for Ellen Foster?
The ISBN-13 for Ellen Foster is 9780375703060.0.
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