Saturday I went to Kimberley Griffiths Little’s book signing for CIRCLE OF SECRETS, her newest middle grade set on the Louisiana bayou.
Critically acclaimed author Kimberley Griffiths Little weaves a haunting story of friendship and family and the power of faith, once again set against the lush backdrop of the Lousiana bayou.
After her mother walked out on Shelby Jayne and her dad, Shelby thought she’d never speak to her mamma again. But with her dad leaving the country for work, it turns out she doesn’t have a choice: Shelby has to move back into her mamma’s house, deep in the heart of the Louisiana bayou.
Her new classmates tease and torment her, so Shelby’s relieved to finally find a friend in Gwen, a mysterious girl who lives alone on the bayou. But Shelby can’t help wondering if Gwen has something to do with the puzzling messages she finds hidden in the blue bottle tree behind her house. The only person who might be able to explain is her mamma — but Shelby’s not ready to ask. Not yet. It may take a brush with something from the beyond to help Shelby see that the power to put her own ghosts to rest is within her reach.
Kimberley Griffiths Little’s haunting and powerful tale brings one girl’s attempt to grapple with family, friendship, and forgiveness to beautiful, vivid life.
Having lived in Louisiana, I can say Kimberley’s writing is not only well researched, it’s filled with a tremendous respect and love for the Cajun people. Looking forward to reading CIRCLE OF SECRETS, Kim!
I really, really want to read this! 🙂
Awesome that you got to go to Kimberly’s book signing. Like Shannon, I’m looking forward to reading this.
Wow, thank you so much, Caroline!!!
(And how did my gumbo recipe compare to on location Cajun cooking??)
Well, that was actually ME – didn’t realize I was signed in under SPELLBINDERS! LOL.
Great, Kim! Did you see me go for a second bowl?
So funny, in my neck of the woods, people don’t use okra in gumbo but the “trinity” of celery, green peppers, and onion. And that dollop of potato salad, of course!
Oh yes, the “Trinity” was in mine, too! 😉