by Erin Napier
First published 2013
Anne lives in downtown Laurel, Mississippi, where her curious mind fills with questions about her town and her future. When she meets Mr. George, a writer who works daily at the local coffee shop, she finds someone willing to share what he knows. Together they walk up Fifth Avenue toward Gardiner Park. Mr. George tells Anne stories about Laurel's past as they move through familiar streets. Anne listens to tales of how her town came to be and what made it special. The walk becomes more than a simple trip to the park. Mr. George helps Anne see that the world holds many possibilities for a girl like her. Anne discovers that growing up means choosing from paths she never knew existed. Their conversation reveals how one person's knowledge can open doors for another person's dreams.
Genres: family-life, american-fiction, historical-fiction, contemporary, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, mentor-mentee
Setting: Gardiner Park, Laurel, Mississippi, Fifth Avenue
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
42 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform