Fruitlands
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 128
Published: 2009
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"Fruitlands" by Gloria Whelan is a historical novel set in the 1840s that centers around 12-year-old Clara, who moves to a utopian commune called Fruitlands with her family. They seek to live a simple, self-sustaining life based on transcendentalist ideals. However, Clara soon discovers the challenges of communal living and the tensions that arise when idealism clashes with reality. As she navigates friendship, family dynamics, and her own beliefs, Clara learns valuable lessons about individuality, community, and the complexities of human relationships. The story beautifully captures the essence of a pursuit for a perfect society while confronting the imperfections of life. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published in 2009 by HarperCollins .
Gloria Whelan is a best-selling and award-winning novelist living in the United States. This is her first book for Frances Lincoln.
This book features the following character:
Louisa May Alcott
This book features the character Louisa May Alcott.