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Hathaway, Barbara
2 Reviews
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4-6
When Missy Violet leaves town temporarily to care for an ailing brother, Viney (Missy Violet and Me) keeps in touch through letters recounting the major events in her life: observing her sister's suitors; entering an essay contest; and coming upon a secret K.K.K. meeting (a harrowing account in an otherwise breezy novel). The book offers humor, wisdom, warmth, and plenty of small-town drama.
Reviewer: Kathleen T. Horning
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
January, 2012
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1-3
To work off a family debt, eleven-year old Viney goes to spend the summer with Missy Violet, the local midwife, to learn about "catchin' babies." During this eventful summer, Viney learns midwifery basics, acquires knowledge about roots, and has adventures with many memorable characters. This is a heartfelt glimpse into African-American life during the early twentieth century.
Reviewer: Deborah L. Thompson
2 reviews
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