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Journey

Patricia MacLachlan
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Journey

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1993

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Patricia MacLachlan

Journey

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1993
Book Details
Pages

83

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Realistic Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Rural United States • 1990s

Theme
Family
Topic
Education
Publication Year

1993

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

630L

Reviews & Readership

4.1

645 ratings

62%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Journey by Patricia MacLachlan is praised for its lyrical prose and emotional depth, engaging readers with its poignant exploration of family and self-discovery. Critics applaud the character development and the novel's ability to resonate with both young and adult audiences. However, some find the pacing slow and the plot somewhat predictable.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Journey?

A reader who would enjoy Patricia MacLachlan's Journey is likely fond of heartfelt, familial narratives, similar to those in Katherine Paterson's Bridge to Terabithia or Lois Lowry's Number the Stars. They appreciate character-driven stories exploring themes of family bonds and personal growth.

4.1

645 ratings

62%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

83

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Realistic Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Rural United States • 1990s

Theme
Family
Topic
Education
Publication Year

1993

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

630L

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