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Abstract: In late 1963, with her family in financial straits, twelve-year-old Olivia runs away to Nashville to sell some of her songs.
Viking; 304 pages
Abstract: In late 1963, with her family in financial straits, twelve-year-old Olivia runs away to Nashville to sell some of her songs.
Viking; 304 pages
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In this conclusion to the Maggie Valley trilogy, Kerry Madden beautifully captures the Smoky Mountain setting and the loving Weems family who live there in Maggie Valley. I really enjoyed the first two books in this trilogy, and I enjoyed this third title as well. (I certainly think it works as a "stand-alone," but I would love to hear from other readers who have not read the first two books.) Captivating as it is, I think this book could be improved with the inclusion of a CD of Livy Two's music.
I hate to think this title is the conclusion to the series. I still have many unanswered questions about Gentle, Daddy, Grandma Horace, and the rest of the family.
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here are my own, and do not represent the opinion of the Cybils panel as a whole.
I enjoyed the first two books and look forward to reading the third installment. I had the good fortunate to have Kerry autograph my copies. I wonder what happens to Uncle Hazard?
I didn't read the first two, and do think it was a standalone. However, I found it to be too pat for my liking, and the reading of this one is not likely to entice me to read the first two. Perhaps had I read the first two I would've been more connected to the characters.
A safe read, definitely, but this bookmobiler wasn't convinced it was distinguished.
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