A Tiny Piece of Blue
A Novel
by Charlotte Whitney
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Pub Date Feb 18 2025 | Archive Date Not set
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Description
Rural Michigan, 1934. During the throes of the Great Depression, thirteen-year-old Silstice Trayson finds herself homeless, abandoned by her parents after a devastating house fire. Nearby, aging midwestern farmers Edna and Vernon Goetz are pillars of the community, but when do-gooder Edna takes up Silstice’s cause, Vernon digs in his heels, displaying his true nature as an ornery curmudgeon.
Theirs is a quiet-seeming community, but danger lurks beneath the bucolic façade. With so many youngsters leaving home to make it on their own, child trafficking has grown rampant, and Silstice and her two spirited young brothers soon find themselves in the sights of a ring of kidnappers that’s exploiting local children into forced labor—and worse. Meanwhile Vernon finds himself at risk of losing everything.
Narrated by Silstice, Vernon, and Edna, A Tiny Piece of Blue sets the customs and traditions of rural Michigan against a backdrop of thievery, bribery, and child-trafficking—weaving a suspenseful yet tender tale that ultimately winds its way to a heartwarming conclusion.
A Note From the Publisher
Advance Praise
"...an affecting coming-of-age tale....the author viscerally captures the deprivation, hunger, and despair suffered by many during the height of the Depression. An addictive drama with moments of engaging excitement and an admirable young female hero."
—KIRKUS REVIEWS
“Weaving in mystery, despicable villains, struggle and suspense, A Tiny Piece of Blue is ultimately a story of hope and redemption."
—BONNIE BLAYLOCK, author of Light to the Hills
“A fantastic addition to fiction set during the Great Depression and to the triumphant spirit of those who survived"
—ANN HOWARD CREEL, author of The Whiskey Sea and While You Were Mine
“Both shocking yet heartwarming, A Tiny Piece of Blue reminds us that mercy and forgiveness are always within reach.”
—BETTY WEBB, author of Lost in Paris and The Clock Struck Murder
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781647428365 |
| PRICE | $17.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 336 |
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Featured Reviews
Lori P, Reviewer
Another 5 star from me!
I loved loved this book. So wonderful that I just finished it.
Kind of a weird name for a girl but I loved her instantly. Just a girl trying to make it in this ol world and loving the changes in her that ppl like Edna and Vernon offers her.
There were places that I wanted to cry and times I wanted to smile. Edna is /was a wonderful character.
I truly wanted to smack her real mom that is. Such a selfish woman! I couldn't believe it.
I applauded the girls for the amazing strength they had and Vernon too. My heart went out to him and the girls.
I did NOT like Doris the librarian. She was a bitter old woman that liked to stay nasty and greedy. That's all I'll say.
This book is an adventure in itself. A lite bit of everything to keep u turning the pages and to leave you thinking about these awesome characters long after the book is finished.
I didn't want this story to end. It will touch your heart deeply as it has done mine.
I love that this story offers hope and eventually love.
I highly recommend it.
My thanks for a wonderful story. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine.
Lori L, Reviewer
I received a copy of the book "A Tiny Piece of Blue" from Netgalley. The book takes place in the Depression in Rural Michigan. it is seen through the eyes of three characters. Silstice "or Silly" Edna, and Vernon. Silstice comes from a very poor family. The Trayson's are considered "trashy" by the townspeople.When the father leaves the Trayson children are are kicked out of their home and moved all over. Silly is taken in by the kind woman Edna. Vernon does NOT want the girl there and protests loudly. he is furious when one of his valuable stamps is missing from his stamp collection. As the book goes on Silstice is still at the home of Vernon and Edna. Vernon is a curmudgeon who has made life difficult for his wife and the unwelcome boarder. As the book goes on Silstice becomes a very good farmhand hoping this will change Vernon's mind about staying there. When a tragic death occurs Vernon has to try and change his ways to keep the farm going.
Silly talks Vernon is also taking in her sister Alberta to help run the farm. They are also dealing with some evil characters in the story who are causing problems to the Trayson girls and Vernon and other siblings of the Traysons. there is a child abduction ring where kids are coming up missing which adds to the drama of this book. I liked this story very much. I found myself rooting for a happy ending for the characters. Well written book. I would give this book a 4.5.
Reviewer 1540961
This is a fantastic book! It made me emotional, and pulled on my heartstrings. It had so many good themes and the writing was great! I loved the characters and the character development. I think this is a great read
Thank you to NetGalley, to the author, and to the publisher for this complementary ARC in exchange for my honest review!!!
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