Fireflies in December
Unabridged Audiobook
Written By: Jennifer Erin Valent
Narrated By: Kate Forbes
Date: December 2009
Duration: 9 hours 5 minutes
Summary:
This award-winning, coming-of-age gem by Jennifer Erin Valent recounts one farm family's struggle against racial bigotry in Depression-era Virginia. When Jessilyn's parents begin raising her best friend as their own daughter, this kindness toward a dark-skinned orphan triggers threats and violence. While teetering on the brink of womanhood, Jessilyn must learn to be a shining light in a dark world.