Plot Summary

The Journey Home

Isabelle Holland
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The Journey Home

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1972

Book Brief

Isabelle Holland

The Journey Home

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1972
Book Details
Pages

212

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York, New York • 1970s

Publication Year

1972

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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Super Short Summary

In The Journey Home, two young Irish Catholic sisters, Maggie and Annie, fulfill their late mother's wish by taking the orphan train west to find a new family. In Kansas, the Russell family adopts them, but the girls face challenges including religious prejudice and classism. Despite initial hardships, they gradually settle into their new life, finding a sense of family and belonging.

Melancholic

Emotional

Heartwarming

Challenging

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.2

82 ratings

54%

Loved it

37%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Journey Home by Isabelle Holland receives mixed reviews. Praised for its emotional depth and character development, readers appreciate the authentic portrayal of complex relationships and personal growth. However, some criticize its pacing, finding parts of the narrative slow and predictable. Overall, it is seen as a heartfelt story with both strengths and weaknesses.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Journey Home?

Readers who appreciate The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett or Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery will enjoy The Journey Home by Isabelle Holland. This book appeals to those who delight in heartwarming tales of resilience, personal growth, and the transformative power of friendship and nature.

4.2

82 ratings

54%

Loved it

37%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

212

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York, New York • 1970s

Publication Year

1972

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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