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The Member of the WeddingThe novel that became an award winning play and a major motion picture and that has charmed generations of readers, Carson McCullers's classic The Member of the Wedding is now available in small format trade paperback for the first time. Here is the story of the inimitable twelve year old Frankie, who is utterly, hopelessly bored with life until she hears about her older brother's wedding. Bolstered by lively conversations with her house servant,
The novel that became an award-winning play and a major motion picture and that has charmed generations of readers, Carson McCullers's classic The Member of the Wedding is now available in small- format trade paperback for the first time. Here is the story of the inimitable twelve-year-old Frankie, who is utterly, hopelessly bored with life until she hears about her older brother's wedding. Bolstered by lively conversations with her house servant, Berenice, and her six-year-old male cousin -- not to mention her own unbridled imagination -- Frankie takes on an overly active role in the wedding, hoping even to go, uninvited, on the honeymoon, so deep is her desire to be the member of something larger, more accepting than herself. "A marvelous study of the agony of adolescence" (Detroit Free Press), The Member of the Wedding showcases Carson McCullers at her most sensitive, astute, and lasting best.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Mariner Books
Published: 08/13/2004
ISBN: 9780618492398
Pages: 163
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 7.72h x 4.90w x 0.43d
Review Citations: Newsweek 12/03/2007 pg. 20
People Weekly 08/25/2008 pg. 45
Newsweek 03/23/2009 pg. 14
Entertainment Weekly 06/27/2014 pg. 23
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 539 / Member of the Wedding
Reading Level: 6.3 / Interest Level: Upper Grade / Point Value: 9
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★★★★★ 5
Great book!
Format: Hardcover
My kids love this book. It's not a super long book but long enough to give a fun storyline. Puts a fun spin on cupid.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Need this for your library
Format: Hardcover
Funny book. My class loves it.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Kids love the newest “Worst” tale-
Format: Hardcover
Kids will love this next book in The Worst series. Awesome, fun, colorful illustrations in this tale with Gilbert the Goblin trying to escape cupids and valentines. Instead of candy for Valentine’s Day give the gift of this book. My students love when Alex Willan has a new book out and are loving this one.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Plenty of fun for Gilbert fans!
Format: Hardcover
As in previous books in the series, Gilbert the Goblin complains about the problems he sees with Valentine's Day, what he calls 'mushy malarkey'. Young readers who don't care for the holiday will find much to relate to in the book. Although, Gilbert's complaints seem a tad trifling. Coconut chocolates are 'Blech'. He seems to have a special issue with the cupid's 'perfect', 'beautiful', and 'luxurious' hair. When Gilbert faces off with a group of cupids, he just barely manages to escape their love arrows, or so he thinks until he backs into a cactus in his own yard and believes he has been pricked by one such love arrow. He then becomes a goblin full of love. He loves his spells, his potions, even himself, but not coconut chocolates. He even welcomes his friends over to celebrate before bidding his pet sock slugs a fond goodnight. Good thing the love spell wears off. This funny book follows the pattern of the previous five books, but the addition of adorable cupids as well as Gilbert's beloved cactuses and pet sock slugs provides plenty of freshness as Gilbert once again (reluctantly) joins in the festivities. Plenty of fun for young fans of the series.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2026
★★★★★ 5
LOVE this book! ❤️
Format: Hardcover
I am a kindergarten teacher and my students LOVE this series! Valentines are the Worst is a new favorite! The illustrations are amazing as always and the story is funny and sweet, perfect for Valentine's Day!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2026