Saturday, November 28, 2015

The Ticket By Debra Coleman Jeter



Tray Dunaway longs to be part of the popular set at school, but she's growing too fast and her clothes no longer fit. The only person who understands Tray's need for acceptance is her grandmother, but when Tray wears Gram's hand-sewn clothes to school, the kids make fun of her tall, boney appearance. Tray's luck improves when Pee Wee Johnson, a down-and-out friend of her father's, buys two lottery tickets and gives one to Mr. Dunaway as a thank-you for driving him to Hazard, Illinois. When her father's ticket turns out to be the winner, Johnson demands his cut of the proceeds, but Tray's dad refuses. What seems like a stroke of good fortune suddenly becomes a disturbing turn of events as Johnson threatens to cause problems for the family and Tray.

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A Vanderbilt University professor, Debra Coleman Jeter has published fiction and nonfiction in popular magazines, including Working Woman, New Woman, Self, Home Life, Savvy, Christian Woman, and American Baby. Her story, Recovery, won first prize in a Christian Woman short story competition, and her nonfiction book Pshaw, It s Me Grandson : Tales of a Young Actor was a finalist in the 2007 USA Book News Awards. She is a co-writer of the screenplay for Jess + Moss, a feature film which premiered in 2011 at the Sundance Film Festival, screened at nearly forty film festivals around the world, and captured several international awards. She lives in Clarksville, Tennessee, with her husband.

This is a young adult book that opens the door for very good discussions. Very well written. unlike most debut books this is one that you will want to share with those little ladies trying to find acceptance in this  wild world.
I found it was full of topics that open a door to chatting with out young adults.
I gave this book 4 stars. I recommend this book and it would make a wonderful gift this Christmas season.
I was given a copy of this book by Wynn Wynn Media for my honest review. 
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11 comments:

  1. Will JacksonNovember 28, 2015 at 9:56 AM

    I know a couple young ladies that will be receiving a copy of this for Christmas. Thank you for sharing.

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  2. UnknownNovember 28, 2015 at 10:28 AM

    I have a couple of granddaughters that come to mind. I am sure they will enjoy this book.

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  3. JudyNovember 28, 2015 at 11:09 AM

    Perfect book for my granddaughter! Thanks for your review, Mary!

    Blessings!
    Judy B

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  4. UnknownNovember 28, 2015 at 11:22 AM

    I am going to buy this for my daughter. Great review Mary. Thanks

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  5. Natalie SmithNovember 28, 2015 at 11:24 AM

    I have some young ladies in my Youth group that may benefit from reading this.

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  6. UnknownNovember 28, 2015 at 1:10 PM

    I like the sound of this one

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  7. Henrietta JNovember 28, 2015 at 6:33 PM

    Oh goood a new author. I like new authors that are good at what they do.

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  8. Emma GraceNovember 28, 2015 at 9:11 PM

    This sounds like a book that I need to read. Great review Mary

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  9. UnknownNovember 28, 2015 at 9:24 PM

    I think I will pass on this one. But I am sure it is good

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  10. UnknownNovember 28, 2015 at 9:41 PM

    Although this sounds like a good read for the young adult, I think I will pass on this one. Thanks Mary for the great review.

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  11. Amanda LynnNovember 28, 2015 at 10:17 PM

    This sounds like a book for my little sister. Another Christmas gift taken care of

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