The Goodbye Season by Marian Hale
A courageous young woman comes of age in the midst of an historical tragedy, from the author of Dark Water Rising.
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. The history--of the epidemic and of early feminism--creates a dramatic story, and Mercy's personal struggle for independence is universal. --Booklist Mercy tells her story in a gentle, cadenced voice filled with youthful hope, simple wisdom and gritty endurance. Perfect similes capture the flavor of Mercy's bittersweet life during the epidemic of 1918. --Kirkus Reviews
Hale, Marian: - Marian Hale is the author of acclaimed historical novels for young adults--The Truth About Sparrows, Dark Water Rising, and The Goodbye Season. She lives with her husband, daughter, and grandbabies on the Texas Coast.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780805088557 |
| ISBN 10 | 0805088555 |
| Title | The Goodbye Season |
| Author | Marian Hale |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Henry Holt & Company |
| Year published | 2009-10-13 |
| Number of pages | 271 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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