Charmingly told.' - Kliatt 'Twelve-year-old March Anne Tanner's world is full of the rich colors and sweet smells of her family's Georgia watermelon farm.

Charmingly told.'-Kliatt, 'This debut novel tenderly portrays the cycle of life with its attendant joy and grief from the perspective of a down-to-earth heroine.' - Kirkus Reviews 'The novel is a call to notice nature's bounty as well as the story of a search for identity. So put on your best southern accent, and enjoy the adventure.' -ALAN's Picks, Highly Recommended-(an online feature from The Assembly on Literature for Adolescents), 'This debut novel tenderly portrays the cycle of life with its attendant joy and grief from the perspective of a down-to-earth heroine.'-Kirkus Reviews 'The novel is a call to notice nature's bounty as well as the story of a search for identity. those longing for a lushly drawn, gentle coming-of-age tale to while away summer days will take March Anne and her story to heart.'-Booklist'This debut novel is written so lyrically.' -VOYA'In the vein of great coming-of-age stories likeUp a Road Slowlyby Irene Hunt orThe Higher Power of Luckyby Susan Patron, first-time novelist Kimberly Greene Angle has given readers a poignant tale about loss from the perspective of a 12-year-old girl.''There's certainly something in this story that the reader won't take for granted, and that is the precocious and hilarious March Anne Tanner.This is a story about the small joys of faith, family, and friendship.

Charmingly told.'-Kliatt 'Twelve-year-old March Anne Tanner's world is full of the rich colors and sweet smells of her family's Georgia watermelon farm. 'This debut novel tenderly portrays the cycle of life with its attendant joy and grief from the perspective of a down-to-earth heroine.'-Kirkus Reviews 'The novel is a call to notice nature's bounty as well as the story of a search for identity.

Hummingbird by kimberly greene angle