Set in 1906 against the backdrop of the murder that inspired Theodore Dreiser's "An American Tragedy," this Printz Honor Book effortlessly weaves romance, history, and a murder mystery into something moving, real, and wholly original.
Published in Britain as A Gathering Light
Awards
A Gathering Light - Carnegie Medal
Printz Honor Award
Reviews
[star]"Riveting."--"Publishers Weekly" (starred review) [star]"A breathtaking tale . . . Donnelly's characters ring true to life, and the meticulously described setting forms a vivid backdrop to this finely crafted novel . . . Outstanding."--"School Library Journal" (starred review) [star]"Beautifully written."--"Booklist" (starred review) "Distinctive characters who ring rich and true . . . We don't just root for Mattie; we come to understand and cherish her."--"The New York Times Book Review" "A remarkable debut."--Scott Turow
