  | Peach rebellion Author: Van Draanen, Wendelin | |
| Price: $23.28 | ||
Summary:
Ginny Rose and Peggy were best friends at seven, picking peaches on hot summer days. Peggy's family owned the farm, and Ginny Rose's were pickers, escaping the Oklahoma dust storms. Ten years later, conflicts arise, especially since Peggy's new best friend, Lisette, is a wealthy banker's daughter. But all three girls are dealing with family problems. This summer, at the age of 17, they will each make a stand. It's a season of secrets revealed. Of daring plans to heal old wounds.
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Kirkus Reviews (04/15/22)
School Library Journal (08/26/22)
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School Library Journal - 08/26/2022 Gr 8 Up—Van Draanen's foray into historical fiction is a successful snapshot of post-Depression America. Even more importantly, she continues to capture the souls of teenage girls, perfectly penning the hopes and fears of her protagonists' progression. The two narrators—Ginny Rose and Peggy—are distinct. Ginny Rose grapples with settling down after years of Dust Bowl travels and heartbreak, experiences reflected in her steely outlook and resolve. She works to provide for her family, both physically and emotionally. Peggy also experiences growth, minus the tragic backstory. She inhabits the optimism of a kid growing up through wartime, seeing life and gender roles change and now finding herself unwilling to move backward. The friendship between these girls, and the relationships of the siblings and acquaintances around them, are all built on compassion. There are no simple villains here. Everyone has a story, everyone is complex, and the post-Depression era setting serves to educate while highlighting fundamental lessons about empathy. All main characters cue white. VERDICT A compelling story of friendship and learning from tragedy, set against a historically accurate and fascinating backdrop.—Cat McCarrey - Copyright 2022 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
