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The Accidental Salvation of Gracie Lee (Trade Paperback / Illustrated)

September 17, 2021 By

Gracie Lee
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A heartfelt coming-of-age story of mystery, family, and resilience, told through the unforgettable voice of Gracie Lee.

 

 

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In this award-winning coming-of-age novel, ten-year-old Gracie Lee Abbott struggles to navigate life as a farm girl in rural Arkansas during the early 1970s. Wise beyond her years yet full of childlike wonder, Gracie wrestles with big questions about family, faith, war, and identity while dreaming of a life beyond Savage Crossing. Her adventures—fueled by an unchecked imagination and Nancy Drew-style curiosity—lead her into mystery, trouble, and self-discovery. Ultimately, Gracie must face a painful family truth and make a decision that will shape her future.

With prose that balances humor, poignancy, and Southern storytelling charm, The Accidental Salvation of Gracie Lee is a heartfelt novel that resonates with readers young and old.

Praise for the Novel:
✨ “There’s magic here, in a wonderfully-told story that will find a special place in any reader’s heart.” — Jeff Guinn, New York Times bestselling author
✨ “A stirring novel with a distinctive young narrator.” — Kirkus Reviews

Additional information

Weight 1.26 lbs
Dimensions 6 × 0.83 × 9 in

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Hi! I'm Talya Tate Boerner. Writer, Reader, Arkansas Master Naturalist / Master Gardener, Author of

THE ACCIDENTAL SALVATION OF GRACIE LEE (2016)

GENE, EVERYWHERE: a life-changing visit from my father-in-law (2020)

BERNICE RUNS AWAY (2022)

THE THIRD ACT OF THEO GRUENE (coming 2025)

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