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The Purple Hat Gang Based in 1961 this is the story of five young girls - the best of friends all throughout their grade school years. At the time of their 8th grade graduation comes the realization that they are about to go their separate ways. First love, heart-breaking confessions, schoolyard bullies, true friendships, less than perfect parents… and a world at a much slower pace than we can imagine possible today, yet this coming-of-age story will ring true to the reader - no matter how old they are. Be prepared to see the years fade away to take you to a time and place where love and loyalty healed just about everything. “Ms. Kristen has written 'Little Women' for the millenium.” |
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Olivia Twist: A Quest for the Glass Half Full The story of a child abandoned by both birth parents and left to be raised in the loving care of her doting grandmother – the only “Mom” the child ever knew. The day before the little girl’s eleventh birthday, the grandmother passes away leaving her to move back to her father’s home – already fully equipped with a new wife and spoiled daughter of their own. “Libby” tolerates her ugly situation early on, but as her teen years arrive, she empowers herself with knowledge and a way to emancipate herself back into a better life. |
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The Light and Dark Side of Seventeen The story of two teenage girls -- circa1959. Both suffered tragedies early in their lives, and for that, they each pay a price. One of the girls, Pattie, was level-headed, focused, and grounded by a strong support system. The other girl, a lost soul named Dolly was not so fortunate. She only had her self-created world to rely upon. Along many a rough road, both girls learn the importance of good friendships, accountability, and the daytime nightmares that occur when we allow the lines of truth and reality to blur. |
