Books Tell You Why, Inc.

An unblemished edition in a barely scuffed alike dust-jacket.

When seventeen-year-old Brandy discovers that her father has abandoned her and her mother to move from one small town to the next, she packs her bags and takes off for a new start. Along the way, she meets a colorful cast of characters, from the wacky mayor to the mysterious old woman who sells ice cream from a truck, and discovers that the best way to survive in a new place is to make some new friends. In Country is a coming-of-age story about the power of forgiveness, the strength of family, and the healing power of laughter.; 8vo; 247 pages.