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Peaches -
Jodi Lynn Anderson
HarperCollins, 311p., $8.99. 2005 Reviews:
- Stephanie Squicciarini (KLIATT Review, November 2006 (Vol. 40, No. 6))
The struggling Darlington Georgia Peach Orchard is the setting for this summer story of friendship and self-discovery. Three very different girls find themselves working at the orchard, each facing struggles of her own. Birdie, the somewhat shy and fairly sheltered daughter of the orchard’s owner, has taken over the duties that her mother left behind when she walked out on Birdie’s father. Leeda, Birdie’s privileged and beautiful cousin, is trying to step out from behind her sister’s shadow. Murphy, outspoken and free-spirited (and mischief-seeking), has been sentenced to a summer of community service on the orchard. Three unlikely friends with seemingly nothing in common find support and acceptance while stubbornly resisting it. Beautifully and richly descriptive and surprisingly strong in its sparse dialogue, Anderson’s debut novel is sure to appeal to fans of such stories as the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series. Clever and brief anecdotes featuring secondary characters are scattered throughout and add depth to the story without weighing it down. Readers will enjoy getting to know Birdie, Leeda, and Murphy and will look forward to seeing them again in the sequel due in March 2007. Category: Paperback Fiction. KLIATT Codes: JS--Recommended for junior and senior high school students. 2005, HarperCollins, 311p., $8.99. Ages 12 to 18.
| Language | Call Number | LCCN | Dewey Decimal | ISBN/ISSN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English (eng) | - |
0060733071 9780060733070 |