"The Lottery Rose" by Irene Hunt is a heartfelt story that follows the life of Georgie Burgess, a young boy who endures tremendous abuse and neglect. Despite living in poverty with his alcoholic mother, Georgie finds solace in a small rosebush in his neighborhood. When he wins a tattered rosebush...
"Up a Road Slowly" by Irene Hunt is a captivating coming-of-age novel that follows the life of Julie, a young girl forced to move in with her Aunt Cordelia after the death of her mother. Set in the 1940s, the story beautifully captures the emotions and experiences of a young...
"No Promises in the Wind" by Irene Hunt is a deeply moving historical fiction novel that takes place during the Great Depression. Set in a world marred by poverty and despair, the story follows 15-year-old Josh and his younger brother Joey as they struggle to survive in a harsh and...
Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt is a touching work of historical fiction that takes place during the tumultuous era of the Civil War. The story revolves around young Jethro Creighton, a resident of a farm in Illinois, as he witnesses the far-reaching impact of the war on both his...