Ages 10 up. Set in the 1920's during the Harlem Renaissance. Dave meets an amazing variety of people, and brings stories and hope from the outside world back to his fellow orphans. The strength and breadth of the characters will remind the reader that this marvelous new book is by the author of Ella Enchanted. Dara La Porte Life has not been easy for Nickel, but he hopes to get a new start when his young aunt and her husband Joe take him to Joe's parent's farm.
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Selwyn thinks life is finished when his beloved Anora spurns him for the wealthy but unlikable Farold. Now life may truly be over for him when he is falsely accused of murdering Farold and is sentenced to interment with his victim in the town's burial cave. A blunder on Selwyn's part brings Farold's spirit back into the body of a bat, and the story takes off. Whether gospel truth, or with a strong hint of embellishment, the stories in this collection are as enjoyable as the first volume. Adults who wish to transport themselves back to earlier years should encourage you to share your own childhood escapades with your kids.