The poignant-and funny-story of a girl trying to be brave and find her place in the world after she's sent to live with scheming relatives.
Lisa Lewis Tyre also wrote Last in a Long Line of Rebels. She grew up in the tiniest of towns in Tennessee, and she now lives in Atlanta, Georgia, and works in Advertising/Social Media consulting.
* “This is a masterpiece of middle grade fiction, at once summoning
the timelessness of life in rural America while blending in modern
elements. . . . Wavie’s sincere narration and upbeat optimism carry
her through the dark mysteries surrounding Conley Holler, and her
close friendships with Gilbert and Camille are reminiscent of the
young leads in J.K. Rowling’s wizarding novels. Meanwhile, Samantha
Rose is a devious villain worthy of a Roald Dahl novel. . . . With
well-written prose, a masterfully realized world, and characters
that linger long after the novel closes, this is a
must-purchase.”—School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW
* “Wavie has a delightfully memorable first-person voice that
includes pithy observations. . . . She’s so engaged with the people
around her that her perceptions breathe full life into a range of
characters. . . . A moving and richly engaging tale of despair and
redemption.”—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW
“Anyone who’s spent time in the holler will recognize Conley
Hollow, from its ramshackle double-wides to the old graveyard to
the creek, all depicted with tenderness. . . . There’s much to
savor: family secrets, budding friendships, and the
never-extinguishing love of a mother for her daughter. A touching
sophomore effort in which everyone is kin of one sort or
another.”—Booklist
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