Bibliography
MacLean, S. (2009). The season. New York: Orchard Books.
336 pages
Plot
Seventeen-year-old Lady Alexandra Stafford is beginning her first season into society. Together with her best friends Ella and Vivian, Alex abhors the idea of the season, feeling that it is little more than parading young girls onto the marriage mart. She vows to have fun in her first season, but does not accept the idea that she needs to get married or engaged. However, when she is reunited with her brothers’ closest friend, Gavin, the Earl of Blackmoor, Alex begins to have feelings for him. She does not understand these feelings, as every time she meets him they argue. Gavin’s experiences have been shaken to his core, as his father has died of mysterious circumstances. What do Alex’s feelings for Gavin mean? Does Gavin feel the same, and what actually happened to Gavin’s father?
Review
MacLean’s novel, The Season, is nothing original, very formulaic, but it is a nice historical romance for younger teens. It gives tweens the opportunity to learn a little about the Victorian Age and some of the cultural and social obligations that teens faced during this time. The novel feels more of a beginning romance novel than that of a mystery or historical fiction work. The mystery is really not much of anything, and the author leaves some questions unanswered which could be the result of plot holes or the possibility of a sequel. Ultimately, The Season is a lighthearted read for tweens who like romance, light mystery, and the Victorian Age.
Genre
Romance
Reading Level/Interest Level
This book would most likely appeal to tween girls in grades 6 – 8th. While the main character’s age is a bit old, the writing style and the characterizations are appropriate for a tween audience.
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Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
Personal thoughts
The novel is not original; however it is a nice historical romance for tweens. The mystery seems clichéd and the idea of a brother figure changing into a romantic interest is nothing new in literature. Nevertheless, The Season is very likeable; it is pure escapism for tweens who want an easy read.
Subjects/Themes
Coming of Age
Death
Friendship
Victorian Age
Awards
No known awards.
Series information
No known information regarding a sequel.
Character names/descriptions
Alexandra “Alex” Stafford: A member of the upper class, coming out into society.
Gavin, Earl of Blackmoor: Initially like a brother to Alex, has just lost his father to a horse accident.
Ella and Vivian: Like Alex, members of the upper class and just coming out into society. Both girls are Alex’s best friends.
Annotation
Alex does not understand the point of coming out into society; the season is filled with useless conversation, incorrigible men and conniving mothers attempting to marry off their daughters. However, when the Lord of Blackmoor returns Alex’s world is turned upside-down.
MacLean, S. (2009). The season. New York: Orchard Books.
336 pages
Plot
Seventeen-year-old Lady Alexandra Stafford is beginning her first season into society. Together with her best friends Ella and Vivian, Alex abhors the idea of the season, feeling that it is little more than parading young girls onto the marriage mart. She vows to have fun in her first season, but does not accept the idea that she needs to get married or engaged. However, when she is reunited with her brothers’ closest friend, Gavin, the Earl of Blackmoor, Alex begins to have feelings for him. She does not understand these feelings, as every time she meets him they argue. Gavin’s experiences have been shaken to his core, as his father has died of mysterious circumstances. What do Alex’s feelings for Gavin mean? Does Gavin feel the same, and what actually happened to Gavin’s father?
Review
MacLean’s novel, The Season, is nothing original, very formulaic, but it is a nice historical romance for younger teens. It gives tweens the opportunity to learn a little about the Victorian Age and some of the cultural and social obligations that teens faced during this time. The novel feels more of a beginning romance novel than that of a mystery or historical fiction work. The mystery is really not much of anything, and the author leaves some questions unanswered which could be the result of plot holes or the possibility of a sequel. Ultimately, The Season is a lighthearted read for tweens who like romance, light mystery, and the Victorian Age.
Genre
Romance
Reading Level/Interest Level
This book would most likely appeal to tween girls in grades 6 – 8th. While the main character’s age is a bit old, the writing style and the characterizations are appropriate for a tween audience.
Similar Content
Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
Personal thoughts
The novel is not original; however it is a nice historical romance for tweens. The mystery seems clichéd and the idea of a brother figure changing into a romantic interest is nothing new in literature. Nevertheless, The Season is very likeable; it is pure escapism for tweens who want an easy read.
Subjects/Themes
Coming of Age
Death
Friendship
Victorian Age
Awards
No known awards.
Series information
No known information regarding a sequel.
Character names/descriptions
Alexandra “Alex” Stafford: A member of the upper class, coming out into society.
Gavin, Earl of Blackmoor: Initially like a brother to Alex, has just lost his father to a horse accident.
Ella and Vivian: Like Alex, members of the upper class and just coming out into society. Both girls are Alex’s best friends.
Annotation
Alex does not understand the point of coming out into society; the season is filled with useless conversation, incorrigible men and conniving mothers attempting to marry off their daughters. However, when the Lord of Blackmoor returns Alex’s world is turned upside-down.
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