Defiance by Valerie Hobbs
2007-08 WAW Award nominee (Grades 6-8)
September 10, 2007
Sometimes we feel like giving up. Sometimes we feel sick or just don't feel very well, which contributes to our wanting to quit. If this ever happens to you, hopefully there will be a special someone to give you the strength and hope to continue on, despite feelings and wishes to the contrary. This is a 116-page story packed with a gentleness and emotional concern that is conveyed by family and even strangers who could unexpectedly impact someone's life.
Characters:
Blossom, Pearl, Toby, Popeye, Mother, Father, Doc Homann
Setting:
rural area outside New York City
