Little John's family is in financial difficulties and are dealing with sorrow over the death of his sister when Little John meets Gayle, a girl singing in a tree who seems to have the power of healing in her songs. Little John's heart and mind become more able to deal with the sorrow when she sings, but soon a greedy businessman finds out about Gayle and makes Little John choose between her and his family.
year: 2014
call number/section: 1000
subjects: singing, fiction, foster home care, family problems, birds, magic, fiction, dysfunctional families
Editions
Loftin, Nikki
Little John's family is in financial difficulties and are dealing with sorrow over the death of his sister when Little John meets Gayle, a girl singing in a tree who seems to have the power of healing in her songs. Little John's heart and mind become more able to deal with the sorrow when she sings, but soon a greedy businessman finds out about Gayle and makes Little John choose between her and his family.
Schools: 11
Loftin, Nikki
Razorbill, an imprint of Penguin Group (2014)
In this twist on "The Nightingale," Little John, despite his own proverty and grief, reaches out to Gayle, an unhappy foster child living next-door who sings beautifully and hides a great secret.
Schools: 2
Loftin, Nikki
In this twist on "The Nightingale, " Little John, despite his own poverty and grief, reaches out to Gayle, an unhappy foster child living next-door who sings beautifully and hides a great secret.
Schools: 3