White Midnight

by Dia Calhoun

Book Overview

In this companion to Firegold, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, Calhoun delivers a mesmerizing new novel that is the mystical story of a journey made by 15-year-old Rose Chandler from girl to young woman. Accelerated Reader: Reading Level 4.7, 11 Points.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0374383898
• ISBN13: 9780374383893
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.6" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12

Customer Reviews

emotionally complex and powerful

Calhoun tells a gripping, disturbing and ultimately empowering story. As Rose confronts her worst fears she finds much more than her personal nightmares ever conjured, yet she also discovers more resolve within herself than she had expected. Although Rose has lived a life of bondage that makes her nearly incapable of claiming "mine," her values and the incredibly difficult circumstances she faces eventually enable her to assert herself more generously than those born to privilege might do. The mystical and fantastic elements of this story balance well alongside the practical details of orchard husbandry.

Wonderful Book!

I absolutely loved this book and highly recommend it--one of the best young adult book's ever. I probably read 40-50 books a year and this is onmy favorites list along with Jane Eyre, Poisonwood Bible, Crispin, Inkheart and books by such authors as Dean Koontz and Anne Perry. I fell in love with the main character, Rose. Her personality is well-developed and she is very likeable. There are questions which develop in your mind as you read and, one by one, they are addressed. You find yourself cheering for Rose and heartbroken right along with her. She has some tough decisions to make and you are not always so sure she's doing the right thing. I hope you will read this book. I think you'll be glad you did.