Franny Parker
May 2009 · Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
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"Rings on a tree tell a story," Franny Parker tells Lucas Dunn. "They tell you about its seasons, if they've been plentiful or not." So far, the rings of Franny's life have been marked by her family, their farm, their dusty little Oklahoma town – all of it so familiar. But in the summer of her thirteenth year, the Dunns move in next door, harboring painful secrets. From the moment Franny meets Lucas, the two begin a friendship that introduces Franny to the large world beyond her barnyard fence. As their town endures one of the harshest droughts in decades, Franny learns that those in need are not just those others you hear about in church or school; they can be injured wildlife or even the family next door. When her own family suffers a loss, Franny must find the courage to look beyond her sadness to aid a friend in need.
This tender, beautifully written debut novel is the story of a summer full of promises and pain, a season that, although one of the hardest in Franny Parker's life, turns out to be plentiful.
This tender, beautifully written debut novel is the story of a summer full of promises and pain, a season that, although one of the hardest in Franny Parker's life, turns out to be plentiful.
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I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The pace of the book was a little slow and while the storyline was very interesting to me it may not speak to the teen audience. I would rank it about a 5 on the 1-10 scale for the Teen reading list. It does deal with domestic and child abuse and that will be an attraction to many young adults.
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HANNAH ROBERTS MCKINNON lives in Sherman, Connecticut, with her husband and two daughters.
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