At Home in Mitford
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Chapter Book · 1994

At Home in Mitford

By Jan Karon

Book #1 in the Mitford series

A small town's secrets and joys unfold through the eyes of its priest.

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413 pages· 146,501 words
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In Mitford, North Carolina, Father Tim, the local Episcopal priest, navigates the intertwined lives of the town's quirky residents. As he uncovers their secrets and shares in their joys and heartaches, Mitford becomes a tapestry of human experience. What hidden stories will emerge, and how will they shape this close-knit community? Discover the heart of a village where ordinary lives reveal extraordinary tales.

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With more than 2 million copies of the Mitford Years titles in print, the endearing and eccentric residents of the little town with the big heart have become like family members to hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic readers. Fans just can’t get enough–they swarm to Jan Karon’s author appearances and flock to Mitford events hosted by bookstores.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
413
Words
146,501
Audience
Adult
Lexile
920L
Themes & topics
Books about cultureBooks about small townsBooks about clergy
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.6
F&P level
~V
AR points
23
AR interest level
UG
AR quiz
54930
Publication
Published
November 1, 1998
First published
October 28, 1994
Publisher
Penguin
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780670882250

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