The Healing Spell by Kimberley Griffiths Little

“I’d never had a bigger secret in my life.” Richard Peck, Newbery Medalist: “An incantational tale of Cajun magic and gators on the bayou and of the love and silence between mother and daughter.” “An atmospheric, affecting story of hope and devotion, as elegant and mysterious as bayou country itself.” Cynthia Leitich Smith, acclaimed author of TANTALIZE and ETERNAL BOOKLIST REVIEW: “Little explores the extremes of childhood guilt and its consequences in this harsh yet well-crafted story about fully drawn people. The bayou, with its rich culture, is an atmospheric character that overlays the story with mystery and dread. A special offering for readers seeking a challenge of the heart as well as the mind. ” AUTHOR WEBSITE: www.kimberleygriffithslittle.com PURCHASE AT ANY BOOKSTORE OR HERE: www.amazon.com BOOK SYNOPSIS: Twelve-year-old Livie is living with a secret and it’s crushing her. She knows she is responsible for her mother’s coma, but she can’t tell anyone. It’s up to her to find a way to wake her momma up. Stuck in the middle of three sisters, hiding a forbidden pet alligator, and afraid to disappoint her daddy, whom she loves more than anyone else, Livie struggles to find her place within her own family as she learns about the powers of faith and redemption. Livie’s powerful, emotional, and sometimes humorous story will stay with readers long after the last line is read. Set in the lush bayou of Louisiana, Kimberley Griffiths Little brings Livie’s story to life …
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