First published 2002
Fourteen-year-old Holly Fay Lovell leaves her small southern town and her seamstress mother behind to pursue her dream of singing stardom. But as Holly climbs the ladder of fame, she soon realizes there's more to her humble beginnings than she ever knew. At the heart of this story is a mother's boundless love, willing to make any sacrifice for her daughter's chance at a better life.
Genres: fiction, romance, coming-of-age, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: rags-to-riches, second-chance
Setting: Mississippi, United States
240 pages · Paperback · MacMillan