Boston Jane: An Adventure
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2002
273
Novel • Fiction
Pacific Northwest • 1850s
2002
YA
10-14 years
In Boston Jane: An Adventure by Jennifer L. Holm, a young woman named Jane journeys from her Boston home to the rugged Pacific Northwest in the mid-19th century. Amidst the challenges of frontier life, Jane navigates her surroundings, encountering cultural shifts and personal growth in her quest for independence and self-discovery.
Adventurous
Exciting
Humorous
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Boston Jane: An Adventure by Jennifer L. Holm is praised for its engaging historical adventure and spirited protagonist, Jane. Critics value its vivid period details and humor but note the plot can occasionally feel predictable. Overall, it delivers a charming coming-of-age story with strong character development.
Readers who enjoyed Anne of Green Gables or Little House on the Prairie will appreciate Boston Jane: An Adventure. This book appeals to young readers who love historical fiction, strong female protagonists, and themes of adventure and self-discovery in 1850s America.
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273
Novel • Fiction
Pacific Northwest • 1850s
2002
YA
10-14 years
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