Irene Hunt
Irene Hunt was an American author known for her contributions to children's and young adult literature. Her notable works include "Across Five Aprils," "Up a Road Slowly," "The Lottery Rose," and "No Promises in the Wind," which often explore themes of family, growth, and resilience. Her writing has resonated with readers for its emotional depth and relatable characters.
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Books by Irene Hunt
4 books available
Up a Road Slowly
by Irene Hunt
4.0(6,295)
Orphaned Julie, under her Aunt Cordelia's strict but loving care, grows from childhood to young womanhood, finding love, loss, and inner strength in rural Illinois.
The Lottery Rose
by Irene Hunt
4.0(2,814)
An abused young boy, escaping into a secret world of rose gardens, learns to give and receive love when a small rosebush and a new home help him blossom.
Across Five Aprils
by Irene Hunt
3.5(11,691)
During the Civil War, young Jethro Creighton deals with family divisions and the harsh realities of growing up on his Illinois farm.
No Promises in the Wind
by Irene Hunt
3.7(2,084)
In 1932, during the 'Clutch Plague,' fifteen-year-old Josh searches for survival in a fractured America, showing resilience amidst despair.