It’s a summer of bigotry and behive hairdoos, of sit-ins and dangerous boys, all mixed together and beautifully recalled.” - Richard Peck, Newbery Award-winning author of A Year Down Yonder

“There’s a whiff of Carson McCullers in Augusta Scattergood’s story of a sultry Southern summer long ago when the outside world moved all the markers of Glorianna Hemphill’s growing up. An afterword by the author completes the production.” Simpson, are memorable, with Morris’ portrayals adding to the story’s verisimilitude. Supporting characters, especially thoughtful housekeeper Emma and spiteful Mrs. Morris also captures Glory’s mixed emotions as she looks back on her decision to share secrets. “Cassandra Morris’ youthful voice is perfect for spunky Gloriana…In a slight Southern accent, Morris makes Glory sound believably indignant when her sister chooses her cosmetics over a game of ‘junk’ poker. Or maybe it’s the debate about whether or not the town should keep the segregated public pool open.Īugusta Scattergood has drawn on real-life events to create a memorable novel about family, friendship, and choices that aren’t always easy. Maybe it’s the new girl from the North that’s got everyone out of sorts. Things have always been so easy with Frankie, and now suddenly they aren’t. Jesslyn, her sister and former confidante, no longer has the time of day for her now that she’ll be entering high school. As much as Gloriana June Hemphill, or Glory as everyone knows her, wants to turn twelve, there are times when Glory wishes she could turn back the clock a year. A Mississippi town in 1964 gets riled when tempers flare at the segregated public pool.

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