Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man
by Fannie Flagg
Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man by Fannie Flagg holds a well received rating of 3.94 out of 5, based on 10.3K reader ratings. First published in 1981. The book spans 336 pages.
About Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man
In Fannie Flagg’s high-spirited first novel, we meet Daisy Fay Harper in the spring of 1952, where she’s “not doing much except sitting around waiting for the sixth grade.” When she leaves Shell Beach, Mississippi, in September 1959, she is packed up and ready for the Miss America Pageant, vowing “I won’t come back until I’m somebody.” But in our hearts she already is.Sassy and irreverent from the get-go, Daisy Fay takes us on a rollicking journey through her formative years on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi. There, at The End of the Road of the South, the family malt shop freezer holds unspeakable things, society maven Mrs. Dot hosts Junior Debutante meetings and shares inspired thoughts for the week (such as “sincerity is as valuable as radium”), and Daisy Fay’s Daddy hatches a quick-cash scheme that involves resurrecting his daughter from the dead in a carefully orchestrated miracle. Along the way, Daisy Fay does a lot of growing up, emerging as one of the most hilarious, appealing, and prized characters in modern fiction.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Fannie Flagg |
| Published | 1981 |
| Pages | 336 |
| Genres | Fiction, Chick-lit, Historical Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.94 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,292 |
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What genre is Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man?
Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man is categorized as Fiction, Chick-lit, Historical Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man worth reading?
Based on 10.3K reader ratings, Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man has an average score of 3.94 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man?
Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man has 336 pages.
Who wrote Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man?
Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man was written by Fannie Flagg. It was first published in 1981.
What is the ISBN for Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man?
The ISBN-13 for Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man is 9780345485600.0.
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