Hope in the Holler

By: Lisa Lewis Tyre

Narrated by: Catherine Taber

* "This is a masterpiece of middle grade fiction, at once summoning the timelessness of life in rural America while blending in modern elements."--School Library Journal, starred review

The poignant--and funny--story of a girl trying to be brave and find her place in the world after she's sent to live with scheming relatives.

Right before Wavie's mother died, she gave Wavie a list of instructions to help her find her way in life, including this one: Be brave, Wavie B! You got as much right to a good life as anybody, so find it! But little did Wavie's mom know that events would conspire to bring Wavie back to Conley Hollow, the Appalachian hometown her mother tried to leave behind. Now Wavie's back in the Holler--and in the clutches of her Aunt Samantha Rose. Life with the devilish Samantha Rose and her revolting cousin Hoyt is no picnic, but there's real pleasure in sleeping in her own mother's old bed, and making friends with the funny, easygoing kids her aunt calls the "neighborhood-no-accounts." With their help, Wavie just might be able to prevent her aunt from becoming her legal guardian, and find her courage and place in the world.

Couldn't stop listening

I have had this book in my wishlist for iver a year and im so glad i finally bought it. Istayed up till midnight listening to this book it was so good. When it described the holler I saw flashes of my own childhood, good and bad, go through my mind. Wavie is the kind of character anyone can relate to.

Even if it is a teen book…

Having grown up in rural areas, this story resonates in so many ways. The author’s sister mentioned it on her blog and I was intrigued. Charming story with a hint of mystery. Great performance by the narrator with kudos for not overdoing the Kentucky accents. ;)