In the 1960s, Edenville, North Carolina is full of rules. Sagging under the weight of racism and segregation the small community finds itself at a dangerous tipping point. Eleven-year-old Betty Grafton believes the world is fair. She knows there are worse places to live than Edenville. Unaware of the wars waging around her, she spends her days patting horses in the field and running errands for … errands for her mother. The world she doesn’t see, full of turmoil and unrest, is hiding just below the surface. One day, she has no choice but to see what’s been right in front of her all along.
Alma knows where to walk. She knows who to talk to and which fountain she can drink out of. Her mother, Winnie, spares no opportunity to remind her how dangerous it is to be a little black girl in the South.
When a chance encounter puts Betty face to face with the peril that exists in her own hometown, everything she knows turns upside down. The world isn’t as fair or safe as she’d imagined. Her family is the Klan. Her friends are the enemy. And nothing makes sense anymore.
Although the world demands they stay apart, Alma and Betty forge a secret friendship. One that could cost them their lives.
The Edenville Series:
Book 1: Flowers in the Snow
Book 2: Kiss in the Wind
Book 3: Stars in a Bottle
Book 4: Fire in the Heart
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Hard to put this book down once I started reading it. The racial turmoil of the 60’s was interesting to me.
Wonderful, heartbreaking book. Hate and prejudice are such ugly things. Sad things to teach children.
Very realistic entertaining book which accurately described race relations in the 1960’s. Glad that I read this book.
This book should remind everyone of how far we have come and where we might slip back to if our political climate stands course. Even in the face of such racial hatred, they stood proud. Loved the book.
I just finished this last night. It gives readers a look at racial tension during the 1960s in a small southern town. I was moved from tears to cheers. I highly recommend Flowers in the Snow.
Exceptionally intriguing story of sacrificing love and friendship!
This is a wonderful book. Frightening that this happened in my lifetime. Some characters were so likable and other quite frightening. But this story is real from somewhere in Our country. Loved the way the story was told. Worth reading.
Did not like – did not finish
Thoroughly enjoyed the story! Well written..easy read!
Truly, one of the most beautiful books I’ve read. The reality of the horrors should be kept aailable for all to remember. The main character’s faith and love were astounding and I fell in love with all the characters in this work of literature. HIGHLY Recommended.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book even tho parts were hard to read. it is a realistic view of the civil rights movement and reminded me of the movie ROSEWOOD which was hard to watch. These are necessary things to read and watch so we remember what really happened, just like the interment camps in this land of the free.
Great book.
This book truly held my attention and I immediately had to get the next one in the series. Brought up painful issues and I felt so close to the characters. The importance of hope and forgiveness came through loud and clear as well as seeing the humanity in others.
Read 70 pages, not interested.
Great character development
A well told discription of the harsh division between the old and new South in the 60′ s. Different from the glamorous T.V. and Hollywood versions. Everyone was fraid.
Just kept waiting for it to take me someplace. Kind of boring.
Loved this book
This book was wonderful. It opened my eyes to the racial issues of the south 60 years ago. Plot keep it interesting and characters to fall in love with. I recommended it to my 11 yr old daughter.
Predictable.