Land of a Hundred Wonders Paperback - 2008
by Kagen, Lesley
From the national bestselling author of Whistling in the Dark comesanother funny, poignant, unforgettable story.
The summer Gibby McGraw catches her bigbreak, the cicadas are humming, and it's so warmeven the frogs are sweating. Brain damaged aftera tragic car accident that took both her parents,Gibby is now NQR (Not Quite Right), a realchallenge for a fledgling newspaper reporter.Especially when she stumbles upon the dead bodyof the next governor of Kentucky, Buster Malloy.
Armed with her trusty blue spiral note-book,Gibby figures that solving the murder might beher best chance to prove to everyone that she canbecome Quite Right again. But she gets morethan she bargained for when she uncovers aworld of corruption, racism, and family secrets insmall town Cray Ridge. Lucky for her, she's alsoabout to discover that some things are far moreimportant than all the brains in the world, and thatmiracles occur in the most unexpected moments.
Summary
The summer Gibby McGraw catches her big break, the cicadas are humming, and it?s so warm even the frogs are sweating. Brain damaged after a tragic car accident that took both her parents, Gibby is now NQR (Not Quite Right), a real challenge for a fledgling newspaper reporter. Especially when she stumbles upon the dead body of the next governor of Kentucky, Buster Malloy.
Armed with her trusty blue spiral note-book, Gibby figures that solving the murder might be her best chance to prove to everyone that she can become Quite Right again. But she gets more than she bargained for when she uncovers a world of corruption, racism, and family secrets in small town Cray Ridge. Lucky for her, she?s also about to discover that some things are far more important than all the brains in the world, and that miracles occur in the most unexpected moments.
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- Title Land of a Hundred Wonders
- Author Kagen, Lesley
- Binding Paperback
- Edition First Edition
- Pages 289
- Language EN
- Publisher NAL Trade, E Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.A.
- Date 2008-07-29
- ISBN 9780451224095
Media reviews
--Garth Stein, author of The Art of Racing in the Rain
"I've been a Lesley Kagen fan ever since I read her beautifully rendered debut Whistling in the Dark. Set against the backdrop of the small-town south of the 1970's, Land of a Hundred Wonders, is by turns sensitive and rowdy, peopled with larger-than-life characters who are sure to make their own tender path into your heart."
--Joshilyn Jackson, author of Gods in Alabama and The Girl Who Stopped Swimming
"Lesley Kagen has crafted a story that is poignant, compelling, hilarious, real, and absolutely lovely. Her characters are enchanting and will have you racing to the end of this terrific novel."
--Kris Radish, author of Searching for Paradise in Parker, PA
"Lesley Kagen's lucid, confident prose shines on every page...giving a unique and unforgettable voice to her moving and heartfelt story. The humor and passion of Gibby and her compatriots will stay with you long after you reach the end."
--Tasha Alexander, author of A Fatal Waltz
"With all the charm of Cold Sassy Tree's Will Tweedy, Kagen has created an equally memorable character in Gibby McGraw. Gibby will make you laugh and touch your heart, proving that even someone who's Not Quite Right can still remedy the broken lives of those around her. For everyone who loved Whistling in the Dark, Lesley Kagen has worked her magic again.
--Renee Rosen, author of Every Crooked Pot
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