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Walker Books
On sale:
March 2010
Price:
$6.99
Format:
Paperback
Size:
5.0625 x 7.75 in
Pages:
192 pp
Ages:
8-12
Grades:
3-6
ISBN-13: 9780802720726
ISBN-10: 0802720722
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Violet Raines Almost Got Struck by Lightning
By Danette Haworth
Book Description
Readers will be struck by this moving coming-of-age story
Violet Raines is happy with things just the way they are in her sleepy Florida town, but when Melissa moves to town from big-city Detroit, all of a sudden things seem like they're changing whether Violet likes it or not. It'll take a few run-ins with lightning and a whole lot of courage for her to realize that growing up doesn't have to mean changing who you are.
“A coming-of-age tale that is as full of sass as its uniquely named protagonist. Violet is a worthy ally for readers navigating their own stormy evolution.” –Kirkus Reviews
“Haworth takes on coming-of-age dilemmas with spunk, innocence, and a cast of believable, well-developed characters, describing the challenges kids face when one friend matures faster than another, the two-against-one pitting of girl trios, and budding romance. An enjoyable read with plenty of discussible points about relationships.” –SLJ
“Haworth gives Violet's voice an unusual honesty. ...Ultimately, this is about the changes in life and the fact that we're not always ready for them, and readers will sympathize with Violet's determined attempts to keep things the same.” ―BCCB
“Danette Haworth’s work is strikingly comparable to that of the great Judy Blume. …Violet Raines Almost Got Struck by Lightning is an accurate portrayal of a young girl’s struggle with the end of childhood and the rite of passage into womanhood.” –curledup.com
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