Part of Me Stories of a Louisiana Family
by Holt, Kimberly WillisEdition: Reprint
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2009-09-29
Publisher(s): Square Fish
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Summary
Tracing a family's roots is like taking a journey through the years. In the case of one Louisiana family, that journey can be charted by the books they read and loved. Holt introduces a Louisiana family: touching, lyrical, and always intriguing, their stories reveal the powerful connections between four generations.
Author Biography
Kimberly Willis Holt is the author of the novels Piper Reed: Navy Brat and Piper Reed: The Great Gypsy (both available from Square Fish), as well as Keeper of the Night, My Louisiana Sky, and When Zachary Beaver Came to Town, winner of the National Book Award. She has also written the picture books Waiting for Gregory and Skinny Brown Dog. She lives in Amarillo, Texas. Visit her website at www.kimberlywillisholt.com.
Table of Contents
* “[An] atmospheric novel. . . . Economical, evocative prose reflects the leisurely pace of Southern living and movingly conveys family tensions, family love, and the power of stories to bring generations together.”—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
“[An] affectionate multigenerational portrait. . . . Homespun dialogue and descriptive language . . . add to the narrative’s comfortable charm. A thoughtful study of how everyday life may have twists and turns but can still take us where we want to go.”—The Horn Book
“Holt sketches a broad range of characters with verve and sensitivity.”—Booklist
“Lyrical . . . Holt once again excels at creating character and an evocative sense of place.”—School Library Journal
“[A] lyrical, touching saga.”—Voice of Youth Advocates
“There is drama, humor, rebellion, despair—but understated for the most part, quietly moving the reader.”—KLIATT
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