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Tyre, Lisa Lewis
2 Reviews
(3)
4-6
When Wavie's mom dies, an aunt she never knew takes Wavie back to Conley Hollow, the Appalachian town of poverty and unrealized dreams that her mother struggled to escape. Despite Aunt Samantha Rose's greediness and cruelty, new friends help Wavie adjust. Wavie is a strong and determined character, and the kindness of her neighbors helps soften the abuse and heartache she endures in this ultimately hopeful story.
Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee
(3)
4-6
With the future of her generations-old home in jeopardy, twelve-year-old Louise "Lou" Mayhew and three friends hatch a plan to save the house--with a Civil War–era diary and rumors of hidden gold fueling their quest. The spunky, realistic characters; well-drawn small-town-Tennessee setting; and thought-provoking portrayals of racism, past and present, make for a compelling mix of mystery and history.
Reviewer: Tanya D. Auger
2 reviews
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