More Than a Hashtag
by Penny Poulsen Watson
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Pub Date 26 Sep 2023 | Archive Date 20 Oct 2023
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Description
A teen discovers a dark secret . . .
Can he do what’s right, even when it all goes wrong?
High school freshmen, Tee and his best friend Chilly, depend on each other against bullies and girls that keep them guessing.
As sightings of a dangerous Cajun legend turn up, the boys must find the truth everyone else fears. When they uncover a threat to Chilly’s brother, they’re determined to save him. But can they unravel the mystery before it’s too late?
Tee must trust in his friendships and found family to navigate the murky waters of the bayou
. . . or become another victim of its shadows.
A modern classic in the tradition of Tom Sawyer and To Kill a Mockingbird, More Than a Hashtag transports readers to the charming and unique Louisiana Bayou, where Watson captures the essence of the South and tells a journey of courage, grief, and broken homes.
Grab a paddle and join Tee and Chilly today!
Advance Praise
"""Set in the shadowy Louisiana bayous, the coming-of-age novel More than a Hashtag celebrates a boy's perseverance through danger and loss. Rich with imagery and Cajun expressions, Penny Poulsen Watson's coming-of-age novel More than a Hashtag follows a boy who is determined to uncover the truth no matter the cost...Tee's voice is poignant, equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking."" -- Foreword, Clarion Reviews
""Delivers a vivid sense of place and character. . . . Thomas Edison-goodhearted, creative and irrepressible-is an immediately lovable protagonist."" -- BlueInk Review"
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9798988763611 |
| PRICE | US$5.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 450 |
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Featured Reviews
Sue A, Reviewer
This is a coming of age story set in the depths of the Louisiana. Tee is a young part-Cajun lad, living with his mother and grandmother and enjoying a childhood many could only dream of. Until he and his friend Chilly get drawn into some nefarious activities as Chilly's brother Pinkie gets a new job that pays suspiciously well.
The story begins with Tee being dropped at his Texan grandfather's house, and it takes almost to the end of the book before we understand why this has happened. But bear with it, its worth the wait. The relationship Tee has built with those around him from his friends to his mother and grandmother and his elderly neighbour is heartwarming and the reader is drawn into his world as he fears full-moon monsters and the problems of getting to like girls.
An interesting, unusual and very readable story which I enjoyed more than I initially thought I might, as the Cajun slang was irritating initially.
Thank you to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for allowing me access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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