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Stupid Fast — Geoff Herbach
The summer Felton Reinstein turns sixteen, he “runs like an angry donkey,” develops arms of “muscly jungle snakes,” meets a beautiful pianist in a white nightie, and must contend with his mother’s slow unraveling in this hilarious, painful, tender read.
The Year We Were Famous — Carole Estby Dagg
A mother-daughter team hikes 4,000 miles across the country to try and save the family farm while wearing out numerous pairs of shoes; battling blizzards, floods, twisted ankles, and lava fields; demonstrating the new-fangled curling iron to curious Indians; outwitting thieves; and learning the true meaning of love.
Fairer Than Morning – Rosslyn Elliot
When she learns her father’s secret, Ann begins to understand the difference between bondage and freedom, nobility and commonality and discovers her true calling.
The Year We Were Famous — Carole Estby Dagg
A mother-daughter team hikes 4,000 miles across the country to try and save the family farm while wearing out numerous pairs of shoes; battling blizzards, floods, twisted ankles, and lava fields; demonstrating the new-fangled curling iron to curious Indians; outwitting thieves; and learning the true meaning of love.
Fairer Than Morning – Rosslyn Elliot
When she learns her father’s secret, Ann begins to understand the difference between bondage and freedom, nobility and commonality and discovers her true calling.
Great post. If I can’t put my own MS in one sentence, I’m not clear enough. It has taken me a while, but I finally got it. Good idea for a post!
What a coincidence! I’m currently reading for review “The Daughter’s Walk” by Jane Kirkpatrick, which is a historical novel based on the same story as “The Year We Were Famous.” It’s a wonderful story.
Liesl, I’ve heard a little about THE DAUGHTER’S WALK from author Carole Estby Dagg. I adored THE YEAR WE WERE FAMOUS and should pick up a copy of Kirkpatrick’s book. It’s fun, when I find a compelling story, to read different accounts. Please tell me what you think of it!
And I highly recommend Carole’s book.
Stupid Fast looks like my kind of book, haha, well what I can tell from the one-sentence summary. I’ve heard that The Year We Were Famous is great, so I can’t wait to try that one out. The story sounds amazing as well!
The sentence for Stupid Fast is a great hook. Makes me want to read it. And I bookmarked “The Year We Were Famous” when someone did a review on it – was that you? I can’t remember, but it sounds like an awesome true story to read.
Lyn, the books couldn’t be more different and wonderful. I interviewed Carole Estby Dagg about THE YEAR WE WERE FAMOUS earlier in the month. Her story is as amazing as Clara and Helga’s.
Stupid Fast is laugh out loud hilarious and is incredibly touching, too. Geoff’s compassion for his characters shines through in a beautiful, goofy way.
They all sound intriguing. Love your one-sentence reviews, Caroline! Heard about The Year We Were Famous from you, of course, but haven’t heard about the others until now.
Thanks!