A Northern Light
by Jennifer Donnelly
A Northern Light by Jennifer Donnelly holds a well received rating of 3.83 out of 5, based on 29K reader ratings. First published in 2003. The book spans 396 pages.
About A Northern Light
Sixteen-year-old Mattie Gokey has big dreams but little hope of seeing them come true. Desperate for money, she takes a job at the Glenmore, where hotel guest Grace Brown entrusts her with the task of burning a secret bundle of letters. But when Grace's drowned body is fished from the lake, Mattie discovers that the letters could reveal the grim truth behind a murder.Set in 1906 against the backdrop of the murder that inspired Theodore Dreiser's An American Tragedy, Jennifer Donnelly's astonishing debut novel effortlessly weaves romance, history, and a murder mystery into something moving, and real, and wholly original.Includes a reader's guide and an interview with the author.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jennifer Donnelly |
| Published | 2003 |
| Pages | 396 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Romance |
| Average Rating | 3.83 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 29,018 |
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What genre is A Northern Light?
A Northern Light is categorized as Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is A Northern Light worth reading?
Based on 29K reader ratings, A Northern Light has an average score of 3.83 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is A Northern Light?
A Northern Light has 396 pages.
Who wrote A Northern Light?
A Northern Light was written by Jennifer Donnelly. It was first published in 2003.
What is the ISBN for A Northern Light?
The ISBN-13 for A Northern Light is 9780152053110.0.
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