A Northern Light by Jennifer Donnely

This is probably the third time I’ve read this, and I still love it. The story takes place in 1906 in northern New York State around the real-life murder of Grace Brown.

Our narrator is Mattie Gokey, a lover of books and writing. She is also facing a difficult decision: attend Barnard college on a full scholarship, or fulfillĀ a promise to her deceased mother and stay at home to care for her siblings.

She is a wonderful narrator and character. I’m always sad when the book ends. Highly recommended.

Published in: on October 11, 2007 at 3:08 pm
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