Synopses & Reviews
Review
"YA readers will be drawn by Ruby's story--both her personal story and the community's story of survival."--KLIATT
"Antieau offers a complex, personal account of Katrina and her aftermath, compounding the horror of the storm with the details of individual tribulations. Readers will feel the vulnerability and despair of the communities affected by the storm, as well as the strength with which survivors faced it down. Rubys atmospheric narrative is as dense and pungent as the bayou, her words an honest expression of her unique world view, and a clue to the long-sought secrets of her past."--Booklist
Synopsis
Astorm is coming. Big Oak told Ruby Butterfly and Ruby Butterfly told Ruby the girl. But how does Ruby the girl tell everyone else? Her grandmother, Mammaloose, will say its Rubys imaginationnot real. Like Rubys memories of her mama and daddyjust make-believe. But this storm isnt make-believe. Its coming hard and strong, set to destroy everything in its path. And if the storm is real, maybe Rubys memories are, too.
Synopsis
Set against the backdrop of Hurricane Katrina, this poignant coming-of-age novel tells a story about families, secrets, and the strength it takes to forgive.
About the Author
Kim Antieau is the author of several adult books and two novels for teens, Mercy, Unbound and Broken Moon. She lives with her husband in the Northwest.