The two new Ociees are coming! "Ociee and Ben Nash, the Asheville Adventure"
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WorksCreola's Moonbeam
Honey Newberry, a successful Atlanta writer, has been hit by a double whammy: Writer's block and the middle-age crazies. She heads for the Gulf beaches of Florida, determined to spend the summer getting her groove back. There she finds unexpected inspiration from a joyful neighbor--the mysterious and flamboyant Beatrice--whose zest for life reminds Honey of another wise woman--Creola Moon, the wise and amazing nanny who encouraged Honey's childhood dreams. As Beatrice lures Honey into a series of adventures, Honey shares her funny, poignant stories about marriage, children, sisterhood, and the fabulous Creola. Together in spirit, Beatrice and Creola teach Honey what it truly means to enjoy life. It May Not Leave a Scar
Milam McGraw Propst, author of the prize-winning A Flower Blooms on Charlotte Street, offers a second work entitled It May Not Leave a Scar. While her new novel is a departure from the sweet-spirited narrative of her grandmother’s coming of age, Propst again writes about the triumph of the human spirit. It May Not Leave a Scar is a heartrending journey which takes the reader from tragedy and desperation to understanding, forgiveness, and redemption. A Flower Blooms on Charlotte Street
A Flower Blooms on Charlotte Street by Milam Propst is a special family story that will make you laugh outloud and quietly cry. Girls and boys who enjoy the Dear America series and American Girl books would like this book, and adults would enjoy reading it aloud to chilren. Based on Milam Propst's own Mississippi born grandmother whose mother died when she was nine, A Flower Blooms on Charlotte Street is a true coming of age story set at the turn of the century, primarily in Asheville. There is enough emotional authenticity and fun in Ociee whether it is her fear of the gypsies or playfulness with her brothers to keep this book from being too sugary sweet. It reads well and ends well and stands alone as quality children's literature. |
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