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The journey begins in 1939 with Rose, who moves with her mother and siblings from rural Texas to live with their estranged grandfather on the Louisiana bayou. Rose connects with this flavorful community by driving a bookmobile. Two decades later, Merle Henry, Rose’s son, is more passionate about trapping a mink than about reading, although there is a place in his heart for Old Yeller. In 1973, Merle Henry’s daughter, Annabeth, feels torn between reading childish fairy tales and a crush on her own real-life knight in shining armor. And in the present day, Annabeth’s son, Kyle, finds himself in a bind: He hates reading, but the only summer job he can get is at the library. In her people-smart way, Kimberly Willis Holt introduces us to a Louisiana family. Touching, lyrical, and always intriguing, their stories reveal the power-ful connections among four generations.
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"I purchased this book at a reading conference where Kimberly Willis Holt was a guest speaker. Her talk was entertaining and her stories of the bookmobile drew me right in. I found the first Rose's stories delightful--couldn't get enough of them. However, I found that the following accounts seemed like Holt was trying too hard to tie these generational characters together. Overall, a very good book but not one of my favorites."
— Merica (4 out of 5 stars)
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" Think it was okay but could have been great. Thought I missed out on the best part of each story. With trying to get all the generations in, the author missed the chance to let us fall in love with each time period. Would have rather seen this be a series with each book going deeper into the characters lives. "
— Valerie, 2/4/2014 -
" I was surprised at how much I liked this book and the way the author ties together four generations of a Louisiana family by the influence of books in their lives. The story starts with Rose in 1939, who, looking 16, gets a job driving a bookmobile at age 14, and develops a love of books. How her children and grandchildren react to books is intriguing. I think teenagers would enjoy this book. "
— Etta, 1/31/2014 -
" A quick read with great characters! "
— Jess, 1/29/2014 -
" it was ok. nothing spectacular. "
— Caroline, 1/27/2014 -
" This should have been longer. How can you not love a book that centers around a book mobile, Louisana and a family that starts in the 1940's and ends in 2004? Kate Reading is a narrator I will seek out again. "
— 4th-8th, 1/19/2014 -
" This was an interesting story. It is aimed towards middle school, but I think the theme/story will appeal more to older readers. It is sweet. "
— Julie, 12/24/2013 -
" A great story told in short story format. Different family members from different generations tell the story of their lives through the books they've read. "
— Melanie, 12/9/2013 -
" THe ending was a little weak, in my opinion. I also felt like I would've liked to read more about each of the characters in the story. Just when I was really getting into their story and interested in them, she would switch to another character. Overall, I enjoyed it. "
— Wendy, 11/23/2013 -
" have it but haven't read it yet ;) "
— Marit, 11/12/2013 -
" This collection of stories spanning from the 1920s to the year 2004 about a Louisiana family was touching and sweet. I will recommend this book to my kids as well as to their grandparents! "
— Heather, 4/23/2013 -
" Several generations of one family and their relationship with books and how they changed their lives. Great for any book lover. "
— Nancy, 4/8/2013 -
" This is a really good book.Its about a a Louisiana family that didnt have much at first but they really learned how to survive.I suggest that you read it if you want to know more about this book. "
— Katira, 4/2/2013 -
" I read over some reviews first and since the main problem most people had with it was it was too short I figured it couldn't be too bad. I thought this was a cute, fast read and liked how the author tied it all together. "
— Teresa, 3/31/2013 -
" I wish it had been more memorable, because I remember my initial impression being that it was a sweet generational story, but none of the details stayed with me. I do recall loving the way books are so central to each story. That's my kind of world. "
— Stephanie, 1/23/2013 -
" I thought this book was great, as an adult. I think most kids would find it boring and a little too deep. But, like I said, I really liked it. Call me boring. ;) "
— Tarah, 1/17/2013 -
" Cute little book. I thought about my family and maybe what some of the loves of my ancestors that I have also. "
— Michele, 12/16/2012 -
" I really liked it. This book kind of reminds me of the unit we did last year in Mr. Records class where we did the "I am" poems. It makes you think about your own family and where you come from, and who they are. It makes you think of how your family and it's past has an affect on you in the future. "
— Ashley, 9/26/2012 -
" Fine but not well written. Boring. "
— Leslie, 8/28/2012 -
" I really like this book so far "
— Hubbards, 4/13/2012 -
" Interesting perspective as the story spans four generations of the same Louisiana family. I liked how the theme of books was integrated into each story from a different perspective. "
— Karen, 7/26/2011 -
" 2 short stories from the 30's the 60s and recent times covering 7 generations of family.The transformative powers of the library is featured in most of them. "
— Jane, 4/9/2011 -
" THe ending was a little weak, in my opinion. I also felt like I would've liked to read more about each of the characters in the story. Just when I was really getting into their story and interested in them, she would switch to another character. Overall, I enjoyed it. "
— Wendy, 12/14/2010 -
" Fine but not well written. Boring. "
— Leslie, 7/21/2009 -
" 2 short stories from the 30's the 60s and recent times covering 7 generations of family.The transformative powers of the library is featured in most of them. "
— Jane, 3/14/2009 -
" This is a really good book.Its about a a Louisiana family that didnt have much at first but they really learned how to survive.I suggest that you read it if you want to know more about this book. "
— Katira, 9/12/2008 -
" A great story told in short story format. Different family members from different generations tell the story of their lives through the books they've read. "
— Melanie, 7/29/2008 -
" it was ok. nothing spectacular. "
— Caroline, 7/11/2008 -
" This was an interesting story. It is aimed towards middle school, but I think the theme/story will appeal more to older readers. It is sweet. "
— Julie, 4/14/2008 -
" Cute little book. I thought about my family and maybe what some of the loves of my ancestors that I have also. "
— Michele, 3/25/2008 -
" A quick read with great characters! "
— Jess, 3/17/2008
About Kimberly Willis Holt
Kimberly Willis Holt is the author of the Piper Reed series and several award-winning novels, including Part of Me, Keeper of the Night, My Louisiana Sky, and When Zachary Beaver Came to Town, which received the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature. A former Navy brat, she lived all over the world as a child, and now resides in West Texas with her family.
About Kate Reading
Kate Reading, named an AudioFile Golden Voice, has recorded hundreds of audiobooks across many genres, over a thirty–year plus career and won the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration. Among other awards, she has been recognized as an AudioFile Magazine Voice of the Century, Narrator of the Year, Best Voice in Science Fiction and Fantasy, and winner of an Publisher’s Weekly’s Listen-Up Award. She records at her home studio, Madison Productions, Inc., in Maryland.