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The Wiregrass: A Novel
by Pam Webber

Published: 2015-08-04
Paperback : 352 pages
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Reminiscent of the stories and styles of Harper Lee, Sue Monk Kidd, and Jan Karon, Pam Webber’s The Wiregrass ?is ?an extraordinary tale about a magical time in an ordinary place full of lovable and unlovable characters. Infused with laughter, tears, love, loss, and hope, the story ...
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Reminiscent of the stories and styles of Harper Lee, Sue Monk Kidd, and Jan Karon, Pam Webber’s The Wiregrass ?is ?an extraordinary tale about a magical time in an ordinary place full of lovable and unlovable characters. Infused with laughter, tears, love, loss, and hope, the story follows fourteen-year-old cousins Nettie, J.D. Eric, and Sam as they navigate the summer of their discontent, struggle with the physical and emotional turbulence of puberty and disappearing childhood, feel the excitement of first love, and run for their lives ?after they uncover an evil secret hidden in the shadows of the small town they love. Their story promises to stay with you a lifetime.

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Secrecy - there were a lot of different secrets in the story. How did these secrets intertwine?
by mrphyann4 (see profile) 03/22/16

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  "Coming of Age in the 60's"by JoAnn G. (see profile) 05/04/16

A sweet story, reminiscent of our childhood in the South. We had fun talking about the book and telling stories of our own summers! Brought back good memories of family and friends.

 
  "Pleasant Light Read"by Anne M. (see profile) 03/22/16

This was a great read for our club - everyone found something different in the book that they enjoyed about The Wiregrass. We generally agreed that this is one of the best books we've read this year.... (read more)

 
  "Glad I picked this up"by Cindy B. (see profile) 07/10/24

The first book in a while to make me tear up. You definitely want to consume this one as an audio book. Nettie and her cousins stole my Southern heart.

 
  "Simply put, an amazing read!"by Vivian T. (see profile) 01/16/17

I count myself fortunate that one of my IRL book groups won copies of this book to read, otherwise, I might not have ever known about this book. To say that this book is an amazing read is oversimplifying,... (read more)

 
  "The Wiregrass"by Ana T. (see profile) 03/22/16

enjoyed book kept my interest.
interaction with cousins and granny was warm & funny. She always knew what they were up too.

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