{"product_id":"9781250144041","title":"Blooming at the Texas Sunrise Motel","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eBlooming at the Texas Sunrise Motel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Kimberly Willis Holt\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwelve-year-old Stevie attempts to brighten the lives of her cranky grandfather and the residents of his motel by planting a garden in this middle grade novel by National Book Award–winning author Kimberly Willis Holt.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStevie's world changes drastically when her parents are tragically killed and she is forced to live with her estranged grandfather at his run-down motel. After failed attempts to connect with her grandfather, Stevie befriends the colorful motel tenants and neighbors. Together, they decide to bring some color and life to the motel by planting a flower garden, against Stevie's grandfather's wishes. It will take Stevie's departure before her grandfather realizes just how needed she is by everyone. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlooming at the Texas Sunrise Motel \u003c\/i\u003eexplores themes of loss, family, and love, and gets at the heart of what it means to find a place to call home. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Christy Ottaviano Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Endearing and imperfect, Stevie establishes immediate rapport with readers.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMore from Kimberly Willis Holt:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eSkinny Brown Dog\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDear Hank Williams \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDinner with the Highbrows\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Water Seeker\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeeper of the Night\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhen Zachary Beaver Came to Town\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Piper Reed series:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePiper Reed, Navy Brat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePiper Reed, Clubhouse Queen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePiper Reed Gets a Job\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePiper Reed, Party Planner\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePiper Reed, Campfire Girl \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePiper Reed, Rodeo Star\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePiper Reed, Forever Friend\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Endearing and imperfect, Stevie establishes immediate rapport with readers.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eDear Hank Williams\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The strength of this novel lies in the insight Tate develops as she deals with tragedy and depends on the love of family. VERDICT Artfully told, this middle grade novel pleases on many levels.” —Maria LaRocco, Cuyahoga Public Library, Strongsville, OH,\u003ci\u003e School Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“With tidbits of history woven throughout and the rich cast of characters, especially an endearing protagonist, Dear Hank Williams is a novel that sings from the heart.” —\u003ci\u003eVOYA\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Soulful and satisfying.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A heartbreaking revelation at the book's end secures Tate's place as a lovable protagonist, while opening the door to a hopeful future.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“While readers will find plenty to love and to revisit if encountering this novel on their own, the snappy pace, engaging tone, and epistolary format make this an engaging classroom readaloud, with the skillful exposition and the incorporation of historical details providing discussion fodder and potential curricular connection.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eWhen Zachary Beaver Came to Town\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the 1999 National Book Award for Young People's Literature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book packs more emotional power than 90% of the so-called grown-up novels taking up precious space on bookshelves around the country.\"—\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Holt may not take her readers on wild flights of fantasy, but her quiet novel offers a slice of life that's hard to resist.\"—\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"In her own down-to-earth, people, smart way, Holt offers a gift. . . . It is a lovely—at times even giddy—date with real life.\"—\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eMy Louisiana Sky\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An unusually auspicious debut.\"—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"This lyrical first novel brings fresh perspective to the guilt and anger and caring that surround the mentally disabled. All the characters . . . are drawn with warmth but no patronizing reverence.\"—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cb\u003e starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250144041\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40652396527822,"sku":"9781250144041","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_80fb658a-aa0d-49bf-bd5e-463a324be57d.jpg?v=1639278633","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250144041","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}