Kerry Madden earned starred reviews from for this tale of humor and pathos set in the 1960s Great Smoky Mountains. One of eight kids, Livy is angry with her brother for wanting to run off. But she's even more concerned about her sister Gentle's eyes. Experiencing great joys and deep sorrows, this loving family is poor in what money buys but rich in what really matters. ". the graceful, spirited and, above all, sensory richness of the writing makes this work stand out."-Kirkus Reviews, starred review