Into the Tall, Tall Grass

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A girl journeys across her familys land to save her grandmothers life in this captivating and magical debut thats perfect for fans of The Thing About Jellyfish.

Yolanda Rodrguez-OConnell has a secret. All the members of her family have a magical giftall, that is, except for Yolanda. Still, its something she can never talk about, or the townsfolk will call her family brujaswitches. When her grandmother, Wela, falls into an unexplained sleep, Yolanda is scared. Her father is off fighting in a faraway war, her mother died long ago, and Yolanda has isolated herself from her best friend and twin sister. If she loses her grandmother, who will she have left

When a strange grass emerges in the desert behind their house, Wela miraculously wakes, begging Yolanda to take her to the lone pecan tree left on their land. Determined not to lose her, Yolanda sets out on this journey with her sister, her ex-best friend, and a boy who has a crush on her. But what is the mysterious box that her grandmother needs to find And how will going to the pecan tree make everything all right Along the way, Yolanda discovers long-buried secrets that have made their family gift a family curse. But she also finds the healing power of the magic all around her, which just might promise a new beginning.

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This heartfelt family saga weaves together science and magic believably and sensitively. * Kirkus Reviews *
* "A must-have tale, perfect for fans of emotionally resonant magical realism like Karen Strongs Just South of Home." * School Library Journal, starred review *

Author Bio

Loriel Ryonspent her childhood with her nose in a book, reading in restaurants, on the school bus, and during every family vacation. When she wasnt reading, Loriel built volcanoes, made jewelry, rescued tadpoles with her siblings, and raised butterflies. Now an author of middle grade and young adult fiction and a nurse, she lives in the beautiful New Mexico desert with her husband and two daughters. Visit her at LorielRyon.com.