A Gathering of Days

Review By Nathan:

             This book tells the story of a girl named Catherine in 19th century New England

 over several years.  This book, written in diary format, tells of Catherine and her family's hardships growing up without her mother in the country from the hard winters and strict school teachers to her best friend's death.  Eventually her father remarries and she faces the trouble that comes with a step mother.  At the end of the book Catherine goes to live with far away friends to help with their baby-leaving the reader to make up the rest of the story.

             This book gives you a peak into the life of people in the early 1800's which I enjoyed.

Age Range: 11-18  Book Category: Historical Fiction