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by Bette Greene

Though she has always been told the contrary, a young Gypsy girl living in the rural south is convinced that she can use her singing talent to become someone really special.

Genres: Young Adult

197 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Published May 12, 1986

About the author

Bette Greene’s award-winning classic novels will be celebrating 40 years in print!

As an award-winning author, screenwriter and news reporter, Bette Greene is read worldwide in over 16 languages. Bette continues her legacy of writing and speaking for the victimized. Within the heartbeat of her storytelling and the realism of her prose lies Bette’s demand that her readers feel what she feels and sees what she sees, taking us beyond our differences.

As the 20th century’s youngest professional news reporter, Bette published her first news story at age eight. Bette Greene’s first book, “Summer of My German Soldier”, won the first “Golden Kite” award. This same novel outsold Prince Charles’ book in his own country.

Bette Greene holds the honor of being the only author included in “Writers of Holocaust Literature”, without having been a victim of the Holocaust.

As a 21st century master author, Bette Greene uses the social media platforms to reach out and touch her readers, Generation - X, Y and Z. According to critics, Bette Greene has given a voice to the voiceless, changing the course of young adults’ literature in America.

For nearly 40 years, Bette Greene’s books have been banned, censored and challenged. The theme of Bette Greene’s award-winning library is always the same - Bullying!

Reviews

[J.M. · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a personal favorite of mine from my childhood, so I'm giving it three stars for that reason alone. Trying to reread it again now, I can't imagine why I used to like it so. The main character (Carol Ann) goes on and on and ON about how she wants to be someone else. It's like just do it already and stop bitching about it! The only reason I probably liked this when I was younger is because our library didn't have much of a YA section.

[Beth Moorhead · Rating 3 out of 5]

Carol Ann Delaney is the oldest child of an Irish father and Gypsey mother growing up in rural Arkansas. She graudates from high school in 1982....what a great year! This author also wrote the more well known book "The Summer of My German Soldier."

[Danielle · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's 1982 in Bainesville, Arkansas. Carol Ann Delaney, a senior in high school and the daughter of a drunk and a Gypsy, struggles with identity, family loyalty, possibilities, and making her own way in life. It was a pleasure to read another of Bette Greene's novels.

[Charlotte · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love how it explanes her life as it's going by. It has a wonderful theme and excelent ways of explaining things. The ending was very disappointing though.