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Book Synopsis: Don't miss Barbara O'Connor's other middle-grade work―like Wish; Wonderland; How to Steal a Dog; Fame and Glory in Freedom, Georgia; The Fantastic Secret of Owen Jester; and more!
From an author long recognized for her true Southern voice and heartfelt characters, Greetings from Nowhere, with its four intertwining stories, brings Barbara O'Connor's work to a new level of sophistication.
Aggie isn't expecting visitors at the Sleepy Time Motel in the Great Smoky Mountains. Since her husband died, she is all alone with her cat, Ugly, and keeping up with the bills and repairs has become next to impossible. The pool is empty, the garden is overgrown, and not a soul has come to stay in nearly three months. When she reluctantly places a For Sale ad in the newspaper, Aggie doesn't know that Kirby and his mom will need a room when their car breaks down on the way to Kirby's new reform school. Or that Loretta and her parents will arrive in her dad's plumbing company van on a trip meant to honor the memory of Loretta's birth mother. Or that Clyde Dover will answer the For Sale ad in such a hurry and move in with his daughter, Willow, looking for a brand-new life to replace the one that was fractured when Willow's mom left. Perhaps the biggest surprise of all is that Aggie and her guests find just the friends they need at the shabby motel in the middle of nowhere.
This title has Common Core connections.
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Are you a fan of heartwarming stories that transport you to a world filled with unforgettable characters? Look no further than Greetings from Nowhere by Barbara O'Connor. This middle-grade masterpiece is just one of the many incredible works from the author who is known for her true Southern voice and heartfelt storytelling. Packed with four intertwining stories, Greetings from Nowhere takes you on a journey like no other, showcasing O'Connor's unparalleled storytelling and bringing her work to a whole new level of sophistication.
Step into the Sleepy Time Motel nestled in the breathtaking Great Smoky Mountains, where Aggie finds herself living a lonely existence ever since her husband's passing. With only her faithful cat, Ugly, by her side, Aggie struggles to keep up with the mounting bills and repairs. The once-thriving motel has fallen into disrepair with an empty pool and an overgrown garden. For nearly three months, no one has come to stay. That is until fate intervenes, and Aggie's life takes an unexpected turn.
When Aggie advertises the motel for sale in the local newspaper, she doesn't realize that fate has plans for her. Kirby and his mom find themselves in need of a room after their car breaks down on the way to Kirby's new reform school. Loretta and her parents arrive in their dad's plumbing company van, embarking on a journey to honor the memory of Loretta's birth mother. And then there's Clyde Dover, who answers the For Sale ad in a hurry, seeking a fresh start for himself and his daughter, Willow.
But the Sleepy Time Motel holds more surprises than Aggie could ever imagine. As life's circumstances bring these unlikely guests together, they find solace, friendship, and a sense of belonging amidst the shabby motel in the middle of nowhere. Greetings from Nowhere is not just a beautifully crafted story, but it also has Common Core connections, making it an excellent choice for educators and young readers.
Don't miss out on the heartwarming tale that will capture your imagination and touch your soul. Experience the magic of Greetings from Nowhere by Barbara O'Connor and join Aggie and her newfound friends on a journey that will leave you feeling uplifted and inspired. Get your copy now and discover the power of friendship in the most unexpected places.
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