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Title details for The Goodbye Season by Marian Hale - Available

The Goodbye Season

by Marian Hale
Georgette Perna
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Mercy Kaplan doesn’t want to be like her mother, saddled with crying kids and failing crops for the rest of her life. Mercy longs to be on her own—until her wish comes true in the worst possible way. It is 1918 and a deadly flu epidemic ravages the country, leaving her utterly alone and penniless. 
Mercy soon finds a job with Mrs. Wilder. But there’s something unsettling about the woman, whose brother died under mysterious circumstances. And then there’s Daniel, who could sweep a girl off her feet if she isn’t careful.

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  • Release date

    December 22, 2009

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9780739386514
      • File size: 187175 KB
      • Duration: 06:29:56

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 5.3
    • Lexile® Measure: 850
    • Interest Level: 6-12(MG+)
    • Text Difficulty: 4-5

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      In 1918, 16-year-old Mercy Kaplan has to say goodbye to everything she holds dear: first, her father, as he searches for work after a failed harvest; then, her mother and siblings, when Spanish influenza sweeps through their Texas town. When she finally finds a home with widow Cora Wilder and her two young children, Mercy's life is disrupted once again by murder and mystery, putting her in a situation that requires her to choose between love and her hard-won independence. An easy Southern accent rolls through Georgette Perna's narration, giving Mercy a sense of calm despite the highs and lows of her ever-changing life. Perna's quiet, measured pace guides the listener through the historical and emotional events, although the childlike quality in Mercy's voice is often at odds with the character of the independent and determined young protagonist. E.N. (c) AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine

Formats

  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:5.3
  • Lexile® Measure:850
  • Interest Level:6-12(MG+)
  • Text Difficulty:4-5

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This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Funding for additional materials was made possible by a grant from the New Hampshire Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.