Jennifer J. reviewed on 3/9/2006 + 9 more book reviews

This is set in rural Kentucky in the 1950s. It is about a 10 year old girl named Icy Sparks who is an orphan that lives with his grandparents. He is afflicted with violent tics and uncontrollable cursing. She befriends another outcast.. an obese woman by the name of Emily. It recounts a young girl's painful and poignant journey to womanhood.

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