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Boston Jane: An Adventure

Jennifer L. Holm
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Boston Jane: An Adventure

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2002

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Jennifer L. Holm

Boston Jane: An Adventure

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2002
Book Details
Pages

273

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Pacific Northwest • 1850s

Publication Year

2002

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.3

4,804 ratings

74%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Boston Jane: An Adventure?

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.

4.3

4,804 ratings

74%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

273

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Pacific Northwest • 1850s

Publication Year

2002

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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