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The Prophet of Sorrow Set against the political backdrop of the Moscow Show Trials and the exile of Leon Trotsky in Mexico, a Spanish agent of Joseph Stalin’s notorious secret spy ring, the GPU, is sent to assassinate Trotsky. After killing the exiled Bolshevik, Ramon Mercader has spent 20 years in a Mexican prison. The Prophet of Sorrow is a tale of suspense, courage, and love as recounted by the assassin. (Categories: Historical Fiction; Psychological Fiction; 20th Century) |
Dappled Glory: The Black Diamond Heritage Life in the coal mines of Ohio and Pennsylvania was fraught with tragedy, illness and death in the early 20th Century. Irish immigrant Jamie Burns fights anti-Irish sentiment and danger, both in the mines and out.
In Southeastern Ohio, the Markhams continue to build their merchandising empire, with builder Fred Hunt providing both inspiration for the Markhams and a distraction for several women whose paths cross his.
Fictitious characters interact with real historical figures in this look at the early days of the United Mine Workers of America in the Appalachian Valley coal region. (Categories: Historical Fiction; Athens,OH; Nelsonville, OH; Coal Mines) |
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Max and Menna The novel tells the story of Max and Menna, two siblings surviving a deplorable home life in Alabama in the early 1980s. As the children of the town drunk, the younger siblings of the town slut, and the friends of an Indian from “over the fence,” Max and Menna fight not only to grow up, and get out, but to stay together, and stay safe. (Categories: YA Fiction; Adult General Fiction; Alcoholism; Coming-of-Age; Poverty) |
There Are No Words A girl with autism, who can read but does not speak, travels back in time to save her grandfather's best friend, an African American boy who died in the greatest train wreck in U.S. history. Join Jaxton as she finds her voice, makes new friends, and rescues Oliver. There Are No Words has received many endorsements and award notices, which are listed here online. Children age 9 and up will love tender, brave Jaxton and her unique story. (Categories: YA Historical Fiction; Autism; Tennesse history) |
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Guardian Spirit A little girl’s world should be all sugar and spice and everything nice, but that is not the case for twelve-year-old Sadie Madison in 1968. She, her mother Millie, and little brother Sammy have all felt the strong hand of Brad, Sadie’s abusive father. After many failed attempts, they escape to the childhood playground of Millie. From Texas to North Carolina, they travel to the cabin in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, back to the memories that were left behind when Millie’s mother left with her over twenty years before. |
Still Her Spirit Sings Published by Lucky Press's friend publisher, Kidzpoetz Publishing, this childrens picture book was written by Robert Kurkela and illustrated by LP founder Janice Phelps Williams. Families facing the loss of a beloved dog will find comfort in this book and goofy, loving Spirit goes from being a puppy to a full grown dog, and then, sadly, passes away in the arms of her loving family. |
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