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Mable Riley: A Reliable Record of Humdrum, Peril, and Romance

by Marthe Jocelyn

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Publisher Comments:

In the spirit of ANNE OF GREEN GABLES comes this delightful turn-of-the-century journal of a feisty, imaginative young girl who is finding her voice and the courage to make it heard.

It’s the year 1901, and fourteen-year-old aspiring writer Mable Riley is on her way to fulfilling her dreams, or so she hopes. She’s sure that moving with her sister to a faraway town will bring adventures full of peril and romance to write about! At first, it seems that life in the new town is as humdrum as the one she left behind. But then Mable meets a real writer, one who wears daring fashions and enjoys shocking the townsfolk by sharing her opinions. And Mrs. Rattle has a few shocking secrets as well, including a dangerous plan that may soon bring Mable more peril and romance than she bargained for! Designed as a vintage journal including diary entries, letters, poems, and Mable’s own "Romantic Novel," MABLE RILEY is a reliable record of a young girl’s coming of age at a time of women’s early struggles for independence - a charmingly told tale that is as funny as it is inspiring.

Synopsis:

In the spirit of "Anne of Green Gables" comes this delightful turn-of-the-century journal of a feisty, imaginative young girl who is finding her voice and the courage to make it heard.

About the Author

Marthe Jocelyn is an award-winning author and illustrator who worked for many years as a toy designer before turning her hand to writing. She has written six novels, including the critically acclaimed works of historical fiction, Mable Riley and Earthly Astonishments. Jocelyn has also written a nonfiction account of the Foundling Hospital in London, England, entitled, A Home for Foundlings. She has created eight picture books, one of which, Hannah’s Collections, was shortlisted for a Governor General’s Literary Award for Illustration. Jocelyn has also edited two collections of short stories. Marthe Jocelyn divides her time between New York and Stratford, Ontario.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780763621209
Author:
Jocelyn, Marthe
Publisher:
Candlewick Press (MA)
Location:
Cambridge, Mass.
Subject:
Canada
Subject:
Girls & Women
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Fiction - General
Subject:
Social Situations - General
Subject:
Teachers
Subject:
Schools
Subject:
Sisters
Subject:
Diaries
Subject:
Women's rights
Subject:
Ontario
Subject:
Social Issues - General
Subject:
Historical - General
Subject:
Children s Young Adult-Social Issue Fiction-General
Subject:
Children s Young Adult-Social Issue Fiction
Copyright:
Edition Number:
1st ed.
Series Volume:
1297
Publication Date:
20040331
Binding:
HARDCOVER
Grade Level:
from 5
Language:
English
Illustrations:
1-COLOR
Pages:
288
Dimensions:
7.36x5.32x1.07 in. .93 lbs.
Age Level:
09-12

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