The Secret Life of Bees

by
Sue Monk Kidd
About the book

Set in 1964, this is the tale of Lily Owens, a 14-year-old girl who flees from her abusive father and heads to Tiburon, South Carolina, spurred by memories of her deceased mother. Alongside her caregiver Rosaleen, she finds solace with three beekeeping sisters and confronts the complexities of racism, love, and motherhood.

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No. of pages:
336
Read time:
5-6 hours
LEXILE©
840

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