Dandelions in a Jelly Jar

April 1, 2004
Eccentric art teacher Trudy Ploog moves from St. Paul to Lake Emily, MN, to be closer to her boyfriend, farmer Bert Biddle, and her little sister, Mae. But the sleepy town may be not ready for Trudy's controversial, outspoken style. Trudy stirs up a whirlwind of trouble by protesting the town's decision to cut a school program for students gifted in the arts in favor of high school sports. Her actions also place a strain on her budding relationship with Bert and his mother, Virginia. Meanwhile, Mae has her own issues to work through, including losing her baby. The spiritual elements are subtle and effective, making this uplifting sequel to A Can of Peas appealing for both Christian fiction and general fiction collections.

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