Jennifer Grant
When it comes to Father's Day, I will remember my dad for both being there to nurture me and also for the times he gave me on my own to cultivate my own interests and to nurture my own spirit.
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Terry Moore
The 12-step chocoholics program: Never be more than 12 steps away from chocolate!
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In ELEVEN AND HOLDING, author Mary Penney takes readers to the small town of Constant, Colorado, where young Macy Hollinquest is learning that being 11 is anything but, well, constant. At turns heart wrenching and utterly delightful, this novel is sure to earn a place in any reader's heart.
"At turns heart wrenching and utterly delightful, [ELEVEN AND HOLDING] is sure to earn a place in any reader's heart.'
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Macy Hollinquest's 12th birthday is just days away, but she has no intention of turning 12 without her dad by her side. He’d promised to be there for her big day, and yet he’s been gone for months --- away after his discharge from the army, doing some kind of top secret, “important work.” Macy’s staying 11, no matter what --- that is, until she meets Ginger, a nice older lady who is searching for her missing dog. Ginger’s dog search is the perfect cover for Macy’s attempt to locate her dad. But when Macy learns the truth, she discovers that knowing can sometimes be a heavy burden. And that change, when finally accepted, comes with an unexpected kind of grace.
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Macy Hollinquest's 12th birthday is just days away, but she has no intention of turning 12 without her dad by her side. He’d promised to be there for her big day, and yet he’s been gone for months --- away after his discharge from the army, doing some kind of top secret, “important work.” Macy’s staying 11, no matter what --- that is, until she meets Ginger, a nice older lady who is searching for her missing dog. Ginger’s dog search is the perfect cover for Macy’s attempt to locate her dad. But when Macy learns the truth, she discovers that knowing can sometimes be a heavy burden. And that change, when finally accepted, comes with an unexpected kind of grace.
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Macy Hollinquest is 11 years old, and don’t count on her to change that anytime soon.
Her birthday is just days away, but she has no intention of turning 12 without her dad by her side. He’d promised to be there for her big day, and yet he’s been gone for months --- away after his discharge from the army, doing some kind of top secret, “important work.”
So Macy’s staying 11, no matter what --- that is, until she meets Ginger, a nice older lady who is searching for her missing dog. Ginger’s dog search is the perfect cover for Macy’s attempt to locate her dad. But her hunt puts her on a path to a head-on collision with the truth, where she discovers that knowing can sometimes be a heavy burden. And that change, when finally accepted, comes with an unexpected kind of grace.
Mary Penney’s earnest, heartfelt story of change, loss and new beginnings will resonate with young readers on the cusp of new beginnings, and stay in their hearts long after it’s done.
June 17, 2016
There was a string of cool nights this week, which were perfect for sleeping with the windows open. Just fabulous until about 4:45am when the birds awoke and starting singing. From then on, their chirping became a choir. Birds rapping is the last thing I need that time of day. Most mornings I cave and get up…and read. Birds as alarm clocks! One of my favorite days is coming on Monday. The summer solstice arrives at 6:34pm ET. It’s the day of the year with the most daylight (not the day with the most hours; I have been corrected on this in the past, and yes, I am clear that we only have 24 hours every day, though my husband tells me I cram 36 hours into them!). The countdown to summer is ON!
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