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Part of Me

Written by: Kimberly Willis Holt
Narrated by: Kate Reading
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Publisher's Summary

In her people-smart way, Kimberly Willis Holt introduces us to a Louisiana family: touching, lyrical, and always intriguing, their stories reveal the powerful connections between four generations.

The journey begins in 1939 with Rose, who moves with her mother and siblings from rural Texas to live with their estranged grandfather in the Louisiana bayou. Rose connects with this flavorful community through her love of books and by driving a bookmobile.

Two decades later, Merle Henry, Rose's son, is more passionate about trapping a mink than about reading, although there is a place in his heart for Old Yeller. In 1973, Merle Henry's daughter, Annabeth, feels torn between reading fairy tales and a crush on a real-life knight in shining armor. And in the present day, Annabeth's son, Kyle, finds himself in a bind: he hates reading, but the only summer job he can get is at the library.

©2006 Kimberly Willis Holt (P)2006 Random House, Inc. Listening Library, an imprint of the Random House Audio Publishing Group

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"Holt once again excels at creating character and an evocative sense of place." (School Library Journal)

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