The Whispering of the Willows is a work of historical fiction. Set in the late 1920s, against the backdrop of superstitions held in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia, eighth grade Emerald is about to learn some hard lessons when a deeply disturbed man is thrust into her life by her abusive father and enabling mother.
Author Tonya Jewel Blessing tells a difficult, yet redeeming story of a blossoming girl who is accompanied by her friends and her foes in a journey towards hope and healing. Beauty weaves through gut-wrenching circumstances and dismal poverty. Emerald Ashby grows strong despite grievous wrongs committed against her.
Includes: Bibliography and Book Club Questions
Author Tonya Jewel Blessing tells a difficult, yet redeeming story of a blossoming girl who is accompanied by her friends and her foes in a journey towards hope and healing. Beauty weaves through gut-wrenching circumstances and dismal poverty. Emerald Ashby grows strong despite grievous wrongs committed against her.
Includes: Bibliography and Book Club Questions
