Up A Road Slowly
Up A Road Slowly
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1966
Book Brief
192
Novel • Fiction
Rural Illinois • 1940s
1966
Middle grade
10-14 years
1060L
Super Short Summary
Up A Road Slowly by Irene Hunt, a 1966 Newbery Medal-winning book, follows Julie Trelling as she matures from age seven to seventeen while living with her strict but loving Aunt Cordelia and troubled Uncle Haskell. The narrative explores themes of grief, growth, and identity, showcasing Julie's relationships, struggles, and maturation into a young adult. The book includes themes of death and mental health challenges.
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Melancholic
Heartwarming
Reviews & Readership
7,416 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
Up a Road Slowly by Irene Hunt offers a poignant coming-of-age story marked by evocative prose and relatable characters. Reviewers praise its emotional depth, though some find its pace slow and the storyline predictable at times. Overall, it remains a cherished novel for its realistic portrayal of personal growth.
Who Should Read Up A Road Slowly?
Readers who enjoy Up a Road Slowly by Irene Hunt are likely to appreciate coming-of-age stories with rich character development and emotional depth. Similar to Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery and Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, this novel appeals to those who relish exploring the complexities of growing up.
7,416 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
192
Novel • Fiction
Rural Illinois • 1940s
1966
Middle grade
10-14 years
1060L
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