Product Description
Set in a small rural community of the 1960's, it tells the powerful story of a strong-willed girl who grapples with poverty, her grandmother's illness, and the integration of her all-white school.
Reviews:
Debra (USA: OR) (2015/06/13): Description: Strong hearts in troubled times — Belle Teal's life isn't easy, but she gets by. She lives with her mother and grandmother far out in the country. They don't have much money, but Belle Teal feels rich with their love. — As school begins Belle Teal faces unexpected challenges. Her best friends are up against some big problems. Grans memory is slipping away. Mama works longer hours to support the family. And their are two new students in Belle Teal's class: a shy boy caught in the towns furor over desegregation, and a girl living with a big secret.
As her world falls apart, Belle Teal discovers the importance of sticking together - as a family, as a town, and as friends.
