The giver of stars [large print] / Jojo Moyes.
Summary:
"1937. Alice Wright marries handsome American Bennett Van Cleve hoping to escape her stifling life in England. But small-town Kentucky proves equally claustrophobic, especially living alongside her overbearing father-in-law. When a call goes out for a team of women to deliver books as part of Eleanor Roosevelt's new traveling library, Alice signs on. The leader is Margery, a smart-talking, self-sufficient woman who's never asked a man's permission for anything. They will be joined by three other women who become known as the Horseback Librarians of Kentucky. Though they face all kinds of dangers, they're committed to their job--bringing books to people who have never had any, sharing the gift of learning that will change their lives." -- Adapted from back cover.
Volunteering for Eleanor Roosevelt's new traveling library in small-town Kentucky, an English bride joins a group of independent women whose commitment to their job transforms the community and their relationships.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593152263
- ISBN: 0593152263
- ISBN: 9781635467444
- ISBN: 1635467446
- Physical Description: 573 pages (large print) ; 24 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York : Random House Large Print, [2019]
- Copyright: ©2019
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| Genre: | Historical fiction. Romance fiction. Large print books. |
Available copies
- 27 of 54 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 0 of 3 copies available at Rockingham County Public Library.
Holds
- 4 current holds with 54 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Library | LP Fic (Text) | 31554010565348 | Adult Large Print Fiction | Checked out | 05/07/2025 |
| Reidsville Library | LP Fic (Text) | 31554010565355 | Adult Large Print Fiction | In transit | - |
| Rockingham Outreach | LP Fic (Text) | 31554010565363 | Adult Large Print Fiction | Checked out | 05/15/2025 |
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