About The Book
“Readers of all ages will delight in this multi-faceted tale of adventure and family ties.”
Tamica Lewis, Librarian
The day Molly’s father failed to come home from work she struggled to overcome fear and what her Granny called “vain imaginations.” Dreadful thoughts of what might have happened broke through at unexpected moments. When she realized that her father’s accident might push her mother into another nervous breakdown, she took on responsibility far beyond her years.
Hot summer days were filled with work and a search for clues that made Molly wonder if she would ever find out what really happened to her daddy.
In a family that believed children were to be protected from the harsh realities of life, comical conflicting views burst forth. This is a fast-paced read about a gritty 12 year old who kept her family functioning through a series of crises.
The story, based on true events, explores a child’s thought processes and deductions as the truth is ultimately pieced together.