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Whistling In the Dark
by Lesley Kagen
Published: 2007-05-01
Paperback : 336 pages
Paperback : 336 pages
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33 clubs reading this now
22 members have read this book
It was the summer on Vliet Street when we all started locking our doors...
Sally O'Malley made a promise to her daddy before he died. She swore she'd look after her sister, Troo. Keep her safe. But like her Granny always said-actions speak louder than words. Now, during the summer of ...
Sally O'Malley made a promise to her daddy before he died. She swore she'd look after her sister, Troo. Keep her safe. But like her Granny always said-actions speak louder than words. Now, during the summer of ...
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It was the summer on Vliet Street when we all started locking our doors...
Sally O'Malley made a promise to her daddy before he died. She swore she'd look after her sister, Troo. Keep her safe. But like her Granny always said-actions speak louder than words. Now, during the summer of 1959, the girls' mother is hospitalized, their stepfather has abandoned them for a six pack, and their big sister, Nell, is too busy making out with her boyfriend to notice that Sally and Troo are on the Loose. And so is a murderer and molester.
Highly imaginative Sally is pretty sure of two things. Who the killer is. And that she's next on his list. Now she has no choice but to protect herself and Troo as best she can, relying on her own courage and the kindness of her neighbors.
Sally O'Malley made a promise to her daddy before he died. She swore she'd look after her sister, Troo. Keep her safe. But like her Granny always said-actions speak louder than words. Now, during the summer of 1959, the girls' mother is hospitalized, their stepfather has abandoned them for a six pack, and their big sister, Nell, is too busy making out with her boyfriend to notice that Sally and Troo are on the Loose. And so is a murderer and molester.
Highly imaginative Sally is pretty sure of two things. Who the killer is. And that she's next on his list. Now she has no choice but to protect herself and Troo as best she can, relying on her own courage and the kindness of her neighbors.
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18. While the story of growing up in 1959 seems fun there was also an undertone of abuse. The murderer, the alcoholic stepfather, the perverted neighbor boy. Do you feel that times back then were really better than now?
by RGDanning (see profile) 09/15/10Who was your favorite character and why?
by chkahn12 (see profile) 05/16/10Book Club Recommendations
Recommended to book clubs by 16 of 17 members.
Whistling in the Dark
by ckurbonov (see profile) 04/28/11The Washington Park library in Milwaukee has many historical pictures of the area profiled in the book. This would make an interesting outing.
tasty treats
by crystalbooks (see profile) 04/28/11Serve blond brownies (Sally's favorite dessert), Olvatine (their favorite drink), any kind of cookie (in deference to the local factory mentioned), or black bottom pie (also mentioned).
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