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My Louisiana Sky
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Book Brief
208
Novel • Fiction
Louisiana • 1950s
1998
Middle grade
10-14 years
770L
Super Short Summary
My Louisiana Sky by Kimberly Willis Holt follows 13-year-old Tiger Ann Parker as she navigates life in 1957 rural Louisiana. Amid growing up, she deals with the death of her grandmother, cares for her parents who have intellectual disabilities, and grapples with her relationship with her best friend. Themes include growing up, societal judgment, and the role of work, explored through symbols of nature, appearances, and race. Topics include the death of a grandparent and exclusion based on intellectual disabilities.
Melancholic
Nostalgic
Emotional
Heartwarming
Reviews & Readership
3,040 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
My Louisiana Sky by Kimberly Willis Holt is an evocative coming-of-age novel that effectively captures the complexities of growing up in rural Louisiana. Readers commend its rich character development and sensitive portrayal of personal challenges. Some critiques mention a predictable plot and a slower pace, but overall, it’s praised for its emotional depth and vivid setting.
Who Should Read My Louisiana Sky?
Readers who enjoy heartwarming, coming-of-age stories set in the South will find My Louisiana Sky by Kimberly Willis Holt captivating. Fans of To Kill a Mockingbird and Because of Winn-Dixie will appreciate its exploration of family, identity, and the challenges of growing up with unique familial dynamics.
3,040 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Aunt Dorie Kay
Aunt Dorie Kay
Tiger’s maternal aunt who serves as both a mentor and a foil, offering guidance as Tiger navigates her emotions about her upbringing and future aspirations.
Abby Lynn Anders
Abby Lynn Anders
The wealthiest and prettiest girl in town, who initially is rude and exclusionary towards Tiger but becomes less antagonistic as the story progresses.
Jesse Wade Thompson
Jesse Wade Thompson
Tiger’s best friend of the same age, whose relationship with Tiger is tested and eventually strengthened over the course of the story.
Granny
Granny
Tiger’s maternal grandmother, who is a source of wisdom and guidance, even after her passing early in the novel.
208
Novel • Fiction
Louisiana • 1950s
1998
Middle grade
10-14 years
770L
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