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Monday, March 12, 2012

WITH A NAME LIKE LOVE

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Author (last name first):
Hilmo, Tess
Publisher, Date of Publication: 
F.S.C. /2011
Grade Level/ or Age Level: 

6th and Up

Classification: 

Fiction  
 
Olivene Love is the oldest daughter of the traveling Preacher, Reverend Everlasting Love. When they arrive in Binder, Arkansas, Ollie gets herself involved in the town's mystery. The town drunk is dead and everyone believes his wife Virginia killed him. Their son Jimmy is sure his mother is innocent. Ollie believes him as well and on her request the Love family decide to remain in Blinder to help Jimmy and his mother. 
As they go through the stories told by everyone involved, they realize the truth, and Ollie, in the process of her investigation, comes to some startling conclusions about herself. Sometimes, despite what you want in life, you have to make sacrifices for the betterment of the ones you love. Ollie learns to put her dreams aside, just for a little while, so their family can be happy.
 
Reviewed By: Nicola Clement (Midwestern State University Student) 

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