Briefly Noted

“A city girl is uprooted and moved to the farm, where she must overcome her fears and learn to live life in a rougher way.”

“This is a perfect book for any historical unit or celebration of Black History Month”

“[A] seminal work of outstanding literary scholarship and unreservedly recommended for community, college, and university library American Literary & Criticism Studies collections in general.”

“Film and recording artists the world over are broadcasting from home, doing their share to raise money for COVID-19 relief. And now the literati has picked up the gauntlet.”

“It gets darker each day in that great and gritty town on the river called the Old Man. Ragsdale and Walker are again seeking a beam of light and a glimpse of truth. And they’re not bluffing.”

“A thrilling, inspirational coming-of-age story that will appeal to young readers and adults alike; cat lovers will be especially moved.”