Admin What is Edith Wharton best known for?
Edith Wharton, née Edith Newbold Jones, (born January 24, 1862, New York, New York, U.S.—died August 11, 1937, Saint-Brice-sous-Forêt, near Paris, France), American author best known for her stories and novels about the upper-class society into which she was born.
What is the book I Can Make This Promise about?
In her debut middle grade novel—inspired by her family’s history—Christine Day tells the story of a girl who uncovers her family’s secrets—and finds her own Native American identity. All her life, Edie has known that her mom was adopted by a white couple.
Who is the author of I Can Make This Promise?
Christine Day
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Christine Day Her debut novel, I Can Make This Promise, was a best book of the year from Kirkus, School Library Journal, NPR, and the Chicago Public Library, as well as a Charlotte Huck Award Honor Book, and an American Indian Youth Literature Award Honor Book.
How old is Edith in I can make this promise?
12-year-old
Set in modern-day Seattle, I CAN MAKE THIS PROMISE is about a 12-year-old girl named Edie who’s always been told she looks like she comes from somewhere exotic. Her mom never revealed much about her childhood, except to tell a few vague stories.
Who is Christine Day?
Christine Day (Upper Skagit) grew up in Seattle, nestled between the sea, the mountains, and the pages of her favorite books. Her debut novel, I Can Make This Promise, was a best book of the year from Kirkus, School Library Journal, NPR, and the Chicago Public Library, as well as a Charlotte Huck Award Honor Book.
Who is the main character in I can make this promise?
Set in modern-day Seattle, I CAN MAKE THIS PROMISE is about a 12-year-old girl named Edie who’s always been told she looks like she comes from somewhere exotic. Her mom never revealed much about her childhood, except to tell a few vague stories.
What genre is the book I can make this promise?
Domestic Fiction
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