Set in the summer of 1939, this historical novel for readers aged 10-14 tells the story of a young girl who finds the strength to defy the social norms of her community When a dangerous man poses a threat to a friend.
With a setting that blossoms to life from the first page, When the Crickets Stopped Singing is the story of a transformative summer in a young girl\'s life, When the idylls of childhood collide with the perils of the world beyond..
The adults in town either don\'t notice or ignore the danger he poses, but When Angie is the only witness to a terrible accident, she must make a choice that calls into question everything she understands about truth and justice.
He might be well-dressed and respected, yet with each interaction they become more aware of his dark intentions, especially When it comes to young girls.
But as they move through their neighborly to-do list, the girls can\'t help but notice that there\'s something strange about the sudden return of Jefferson Clement.
Angie Wallace and her friends have set out on a mission to ``love thy neighbor``--even if that means inviting weird Dodie Crumper to join in their summer plans.
It\'s the calm before the storm of World War II in 1939 in small-town Messina, California.
Like Scout in To Kill a Mockingbird, the characters in this book must explore the nature of truth and justice as Angie struggles to stand up for what she knows is right.
But soon the girls begin to suspect that he\'s a dangerous man, even if the adults refuse to see it.
Twelve-year-old Angie Wallace and her friends embark on a quest to ``love thy neighbor,`` which includes newcomer Jefferson Clement.
Set in the summer of 1939, this historical novel for readers aged 10-14 tells the story of a young girl who finds the strength to defy the social norms of her community When a dangerous man poses a threat to a friend
