The Many Reflections of Miss Jane Deming - by J Anderson Coats
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Highlights
- High-spirited young Jane is excited to be part of Mr. Mercer's plan to bring Civil War widows and orphans to Washington Territory--but life out west isn't at all what she expected.
- 288 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Historical
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About the Book
"Jane is excited to be part of Mr. Mercer's expedition to bring orphans and Civil War widows to Washington Territory, but life out west isn't at all what she expected"--Book Synopsis
High-spirited young Jane is excited to be part of Mr. Mercer's plan to bring Civil War widows and orphans to Washington Territory--but life out west isn't at all what she expected. Washington Territory is just the place for men of broad mind and sturdy constitution--and girls too, Jane figures, or Mr. Mercer wouldn't have allowed her to come on his expedition to bring unmarried girls and Civil War widows out west. Jane's constitution is sturdy enough. She's been taking care of her baby brother ever since Papa was killed in the war and her young stepmother had to start working long days at the mill. The problem, she fears, is her mind. It might not be suitably broad because she had to leave school to take care of little Jer. Still, a new life awaits in Washington Territory, and Jane plans to make the best of it. Except Seattle doesn't turn out to be quite as advertised. In this rough-and-tumble frontier town, Jane is going to need every bit of that broad mind and sturdy constitution--not to mention a good sense of humor and a stubborn streak a mile wide.Review Quotes
* "The strength of the novel comes from its characterization, especially Jane's, whose point of view becomes more reliable as she matures. This one's a keeper."-- "Kirkus Reviews, starred review"
"Coats . . . shows considerable versatility in creating very different but equally vivid historical settings and characters. . . . A rewarding chapter book for historical fiction fans."-- "Booklist"
"Readers will enjoy the twists and turns of the young protagonist's life in this fast-paced novel. . . . Fans of Avi's historical fiction and graduates of Little House on the Prairie will find this a satisfying read."-- "School Library Journal"
About the Author
J. Anderson Coats has master's degrees in history and library science and has published short stories in numerous literary magazines and anthologies. She is the author of the acclaimed novels The Wicked and the Just, The Many Reflections of Miss Jane Deming, R Is for Rebel, The Green Children of Woolpit, and The Night Ride, as well as A Season Most Unfair and The Unexpected Lives of Ordinary Girls. She lives with her family in Washington State. Visit her at JAndersonCoats.com.Dimensions (Overall): 8.3 Inches (H) x 5.7 Inches (W) x 1.1 Inches (D)
Weight: .65 Pounds
Suggested Age: 10-13 Years
Sub-Genre: Historical
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages: 288
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Theme: United States, Civil War Period (1850-1877)
Format: Hardcover
Author: J Anderson Coats
Language: English
Street Date: February 28, 2017
TCIN: 1003037158
UPC: 9781481464963
Item Number (DPCI): 247-28-9716
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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