The Whistling Season
by Ivan Doig
The Whistling Season by Ivan Doig holds a highly rated rating of 4.01 out of 5, based on 11.4K reader ratings. First published in 2006. The book spans 345 pages.
About The Whistling Season
"Can't cook but doesn't bite." So begins the newspaper ad offering the services of an "A-1 housekeeper, sound morals, exceptional disposition" that draws the hungry attention of widower Oliver Milliron in the fall of 1909. And so begins the unforgettable season that deposits the noncooking, nonbiting, ever-whistling Rose Llewellyn and her font-of-knowledge brother, Morris Morgan, in Marias Coulee along with a stampede of homesteaders drawn by the promise of the Big Ditch-a gargantuan irrigation project intended to make the Montana prairie bloom. When the schoolmarm runs off with an itinerant preacher, Morris is pressed into service, setting the stage for the "several kinds of education"-none of them of the textbook variety-Morris and Rose will bring to Oliver, his three sons, and the rambunctious students in the region's one-room schoolhouse. A paean to a vanished way of life and the eccentric individuals and idiosyncratic institutions that made it fertile, The Whistling Season is Ivan Doig at his evocative best.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Ivan Doig |
| Published | 2006 |
| Pages | 345 |
| Kindle Price | $14.99 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.01 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,379 |
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What genre is The Whistling Season?
The Whistling Season is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is The Whistling Season worth reading?
Based on 11.4K reader ratings, The Whistling Season has an average score of 4.01 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Whistling Season?
The Whistling Season has 345 pages.
Who wrote The Whistling Season?
The Whistling Season was written by Ivan Doig. It was first published in 2006.
What is the ISBN for The Whistling Season?
The ISBN-13 for The Whistling Season is 9780151012370.0.
How much does The Whistling Season cost on Kindle?
The Whistling Season is available on Kindle for $14.99. Pricing may vary by region and promotional offers.
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