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Wild Geese

Caroline Pignat
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Wild Geese

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2018

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Caroline Pignat

Wild Geese

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

335

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Ontario, Canada • 1900s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Middle grade

Lexile Level

660L

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Set in 1847, Wild Geese by Caroline Pignat follows Kit Byrne on her perilous journey from famine-stricken Ireland to Canada to reconnect with her remaining family. Kit risks her life while navigating hardships, disguising herself, and facing sickness and death aboard a ship. She endures numerous challenges, including evading vengeful pursuers and coping with loss, ultimately finding solace in reuniting with her friend Mick. This novel addresses themes of faith, resilience, and the enduring bonds of family and love.

Book Details
Pages

335

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Ontario, Canada • 1900s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Middle grade

Lexile Level

660L

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