Awards
Edgar Allan Poe Award
William Allen White Children’s Book Award
Children’s Literature Choice List
Dovey Coe says what’s on her mind, so it’s no secret that she can’t stand Parnell Caraway. Parnell may be the son of the richest man in town, but he’s mean and snobby, and Dovey can’t stand the fact that he’s courting her sister, Caroline, or the way he treats her brother, Amos, as if he were stupid just because he can’t hear.
So when Parnell turns up dead, and Dovey’s in the room where his body is discovered, she soon finds herself on trial for murder. Can the outspoken Dovey sit still and trust a city slicker lawyer who’s still wet behind the ears to get her out of the biggest mess of her life?
REVIEWS
“A delightful book, thoughtful and full of substance.” (Booklist)
“The story maintains a very fast pace, and Dovey is an original character who speaks with a mountain twang that brings the vivid setting to life without distracting from the plot. The back ground and characters are carefully developed and appealing.” (School Library Journal — Starred Review)
“First-time novelist Dowell succeeds in capturing the essence of a young and unforgettable independent thinker, who uses honesty and common sense as her weapons against injustice. This is an author well worth watching.” (Publishers Weekly)
“Dovey’s fresh, clear voice in southern dialect cuts through the social behavior of the locale and time period to speak the truth, which all of the older and wiser characters refuse to see. This fabulous, feisty heroine will win your heart.” (Kirkus Reviews)
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