I loved this book and never lost interest in it. It is the story of a poor, bi-racial 16 year old girl, Epiphany (Epie) who lives in a rough, lower class neighborhood. Her mother is a white woman, who is absent from her daughter's life most of the time, working odd jobs and running with different men. Epie is tormented at school and struggles to find her identity.Her mother cleans houses for a rich, grouchy, depressed, old man and volunteers Epie to prepare meals for him several times a week, for pay of course. This works well for the gentleman's daughter, Deborah, who is struggling to care for her father after the death of Deborah's mother.J. Norman Alvord is the old man who has health issues and Deborah is threatening to send him to a nursing home.Epie and J Norman form a partnership after a closeness develops, and they work together to unravel the mysteries of their past.This is a great read. Dandelion Summer is an easy going, easy reading book. I did have a little trouble getting started on it, but it does pick up and keep you interested the rest of the book. There are some really good twists and turn throughout. The unlikely pair of Epiphany Jones and J. Norman Alvord is a surprise throughout. J. Norman has some heart trouble and his daughter doesn't want him left alone, preferably a retirement home would be good. But, J. Norman has other ideas. He needs help though, this is where 16 year old Epie comes into the picture. Epie is an angry and lonely and does not want anything to do with J. Norman, not right at first anyway, then maybe he can help her get what she wants later.I would recommend that you read this book, it has more in it than shows on the cover.
What do You think about Dandelion Summer (2011)?
A wonderful book...very touching! I will miss Epiphany and JNorm...
—Maddi
A sweet story of an unlikely pair of kindred spirits.
—Lex
