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Dovey Coe by Frances O’Roark Dowell
I saw a review for this book at Natasha’s blog, Maw Books. Her review and her gushing over the book, Dovey, and the author, caused me to quickly reserve this at my library….
~Sheila
Dovey Coe us 12 years old and is wise beyond her years. She spends much of her time doing things with her brother Amos, who is deaf, but certainly not dumb.
And Dovey Coe is not liking Parnell Caraway hanging around her very pretty, older sister Caroline. He isn’t good for Caroline, she senses that, and she sees how Parnell weasels his way into her families good graces, and it looks like he may even be making his way into Caroline’s heart as well. As angry as all of this makes Dovey…. she still swears she did not kill him.
I didn’t give away anything here that you can’t read on the back cover. It’s true…. Parnell does wind up dead. And it is also true that Dovey is there when it happens. What this fast paced story is about is centered around this plot as told by Dovey Coe.
Dovey speaks in a distinct twang that I found really added to the story. While her family doesn’t have much, they make do with what they have and are not lacking for anything. Parnell Caraway however comes from the flip of this scenario…. he is one of only a couple of kids in town who actually have seen and owned a dollar bill. He has a car and nice clothes. Parnell is used to getting what he wants, and what he wants is Caroline Coe.
It weren’t a pretty picture out there on the porch. Oh the stars was shining, and the crickets was playing their little tune, and the breeze washed the good smell of honeysuckle across the evening. But the pleasure of all that was ruined by the sight of Parnell Caraway’s arm around my sisters shoulder.
I really enjoyed this read. I couldn’t help but love Dovey’s character, this strong, intelligent, little girl. I have not read this author before, but I am certainly interested in seeing what else she has to offer.
Book Journey Map has been updated to include Dovey Coe
If you are going to hike the Appalachian Mountains, then you will need to stop for coffee here
181 pages
Simon and Schuster
Cover Story: I like it, it helps me picture Dovey as when you hear her voice in the book, I tend to forget she is only twelve.
I picked up this book on loan from my public library.
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Ooh, this one definitely sounds intriguing!
Hannah this one is one I think you would really like. Its a quick read that packs a punch.
Yeah, I can believe that.
I have all of this author’s books on my middle school shelves and they’re always checked out..nice review!
I looked at her other books today Staci – they do look good! Cool to hear they are always checked out.
Love the map. This is the first time I’ve seen it. How long did that take you to construct? Very neat.
Thanks amcatoir! It took awhile to catch up on what I have read so far this year – but still have books to add. 🙂
Sounds like it will be a worth while book to read. It takes place in our part of the country and I can picture much of it just from your description. It sounds like the author pretty much hit the characters and region dead on. I’ll be curious to check it out.
Its good Pat – I also seen the author has a story written about a boy about this age. I am curious about that one too.
Love the cover. Great review – have added to my TBR list!
Oh good Kylie! Enjoy!
“Dovey” sounds like a book I would enjoy. May have to add it to my long wishlist.
Ann, you should read it!
FYI: I LOVE your right side bar where it shows all the books you’re reading/listening to in your car!
Thanks Reagan – I keep trying to improve the sidebars 🙂
This is really good.Parnells death and Dovey being there right on the spot sounds like an Agatha Christie……………….I like !
This ‘Parnell’ guy’s relationship with Doveys sister and his personality seems pretty interesting too. Good review.
Thanks Fiza!
I loved this book. I still remember everything that happened. Even though it has to be at least 5 years since I’ve read it.
Great Review, maybe I ‘ll go reread this.
Danielle, I think it is about 10 years old. Its fun to find some of the older reads and bring them to peoples attention! 🙂
Definitely one for my TBR pile! Thanks for the review!
Sure Julie 🙂