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Jane's Island

Marjorie Hill Allee
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Jane's Island

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1988

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Marjorie Hill Allee

Jane's Island

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1988
Book Details
Pages

236

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Chesapeake Bay • 1920s

Publication Year

1988

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-16 years

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Super Short Summary

Jane's Island by Marjorie Hill Allee follows a young woman's journey during a summer spent on an island, where she navigates personal growth and self-discovery through her interactions with nature and island inhabitants. The novel explores themes of independence and maturity as the character learns to face challenges and embrace new experiences in her environment.

Nostalgic

Contemplative

Serene

Reviews & Readership

3.7

40 ratings

55%

Loved it

43%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jane's Island by Marjorie Hill Allee is praised for its vivid portrayal of nature and compelling exploration of personal growth. The narrative's pace and character depth garner appreciation, though some find the plot predictable. Its nostalgic tone appeals to fans of classic literature, providing an engaging, albeit sometimes conventional, read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Jane's Island?

Readers who enjoy Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery or Little Women by Louisa May Alcott would appreciate Jane's Island by Marjorie Hill Allee. They cherish tales of self-discovery, nature, and friendship, set against a backdrop of gentle adventure on the Eastern Shore.

3.7

40 ratings

55%

Loved it

43%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

236

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Chesapeake Bay • 1920s

Publication Year

1988

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-16 years

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