The Winter Hare
School year: Year 10, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 272
Published: 1996
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In "The Winter Hare" by Joan Elizabeth Goodman, a young girl named Clara finds herself grappling with the loss of her mother as she navigates the harsh winter landscape of her rural home. As she struggles with her grief, Clara forms a unique bond with a wild hare that appears in her backyard. This connection to the hare becomes a source of comfort and guidance, leading Clara on a journey of self-discovery and healing. Through vivid imagery and emotional depth, Goodman weaves a tale of resilience, the power of nature, and the enduring spirit of family love. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.
There are 272 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 1996 by Clarion Books .
Joan Elizabeth Goodman has written four novels for young adults, including three historical novels. Fernando Rangel illustrated The Panama Canal (Mikaya Press, 1998).