Belle Prater's Boy

"White gives her protagonists the courage to face tragedy and transcend it--and the ability to pass along that gift to the reader."--"Publishers Weekly, Starred
"White paints a vivid picture of small-town Appalachia in the 1950s. . . . Characterization is superb."--"School Library Journal, Starred
"Ruth White creates a satisfying feeling of community. . . . An admirable, stirring book."--"The New York Times Book Review
"A Newbery Honor Book
An ALA Best Books for Young Adults
An ALA Notable Children's Book
"A Boston Globe-Horn Book "Honor Book
"A School Library Journal "Best Book of the Year
"A Publishers Weekly "Best Book of the Year "From the Trade Paperback edition.