Calvert Library's Book Bites for Teens

A Northern Light by Jennifer Donnelly

Episode Summary

In 1906, sixteen-year-old Mattie, determined to attend college and be a writer against the wishes of her father and fiance, takes a job at a summer inn where she discovers the truth about the death of a guest. Based on a true story.

Episode Notes

Enjoy our presentation of A Northern Light, written by Jennifer Donnelly and published by HMH Books. 

In 1906, sixteen-year-old Mattie, determined to attend college and be a writer against the wishes of her father and fiance, takes a job at a summer inn where she discovers the truth about the death of a guest. Based on a true story.

A Northern Light is a Carnegie Medal winner, and won Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Young Adults. 

It is recommended for ages 14+. Please visit Goodreads for more information and reviews: http://bit.ly/NorthernLightReviews

This title is available in the following formats: 

Hoopla ebook: http://bit.ly/NorthernLightHooplaEbook

Libby audiobook: http://bit.ly/NorthernLightLibbyAudio

Please visit www.calvertlibrary.info for more information.

Music: Sad Clown (excerpt) by Orquesta Arrecife. Licensed under CC BY-SA 1.0

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