When mattie is given letters by a guest at the hotel in which she has a summer job she thinks that the giver is simply upset. Visit this site for news, book details, an faq, and upcoming events. Jennifer donnelly born august 16, 1963 is an american writer of young adult fiction best known for the historical novel a northern light a northern light was published as a gathering light in the u. Explore books by jennifer donnelly with our selection at. Based on a reallife murder which shocked turnofthecentury america, a gathering light is the story of the coming of age of a strong, selfless heroine. Her first book, a gathering light, won the carnegie medal and was one of the first richard and judy tv book club selected books. Official site of new york times bestselling author jennifer donnelly. A gathering light ebook by jennifer donnelly 9781408876176.
From the authors research, this delicious novel came forth. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 396 pages and is available in paperback format. Jennifer donnelly born august 16, 1963 is an american writer of young adult fiction best known for the historical novel a northern light. Sixteenyearold mattie gokey has big dreams but little hope of seeing them come true.
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