The Jellyfish Season

By Mary Downing Hahn and M Downing-Hahn

Book Overview

When economic reasons cause two families to merge into a crowded household on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, more personal problems exacerbate the tense living conditions. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0380716356
• ISBN13: 9780380716357
• Release Date: April 1992
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Length: 169 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.1" x 7.5"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

True to the time of life, and the location

This was one of my favorite books in my young adulthood. Soon after I had moved away from my bayfront house in the town in the book (yes, it's a real town!) I discovered this book on the library shelves. I was amazed that the author was able to capture the essence of North Beach so well. She also does a very good job with the relationships of the girls...I remember that age and the so called "friends" I made. For me it will always be a reminder of my childhood. Highly recommended from someone who has been there :)And to correct a previous review from someone...This did not take place in New England...Baltimore and North Beach are both in Maryland.

A Great Read!

I first read this book when I was in Middle School and now that I'm almost 21, it still ranks right at the top of my list of all-time favorites! A great book for a mother and daughter to read together.

Wonderful Memory

I first read this when I was ten years old, and I searched for years for something like it. I related to it, and thrived on this book as a child. After many years, I still think of this book with warm memories and recommend it for any child growing up, dealing with confusing feelings. It helped me and made me feel not so alone.

I love this book and author!

When I first read this book at the age of eleven, I loved it because it was so easy to follow. Now I am fifteen , and I can't count how many times I've read it. It is still one of my favorite books. After reading this one, I was able to find all of the authors books, and read them all. I now own all but the two most recent ones. I n fact this book changed my life in a way. I used to absolutely despise reading, and now it is one of my favorite things. It's true, "There is no Frigate like a Book"! Thank you Mary Downig Hahn, and continue to write wonderful books!!!!!!!!

Memorable and Priceless

This book brings back some pretty nice memories for me. I read it for the first time when I was eleven years old and, up until I was about sixteen, read it once a year. Hahn's writing is meaty and delightfully visceral, and the dialogue is appreciatively sharp. If ever there was a book that could appropriately be termed "coming-of-age," this is it. Older readers will look back on the warmth of their younger days, rememember, and smile.