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Judith Richards's extensive and varied life experiences, from acting to working on carnival midways, infuse her writing with a unique depth and perspective. Her narratives often explore a profound love for music and a deep fascination with the vibrant city of New Orleans, drawing on her own journey as a Midwesterner who embraced the South. Richards's distinctive voice and keen eye for the human condition have established her as a significant literary figure, captivating readers with stories that resonate long after the last page is turned.

1978
Summer Lightning
264 pages
10 hours of reading
If you liked To Kill A Mockingbird you'll love Summer Lightning and the irrepressible cigarette-smoking, redheaded truant named Terry, called Little Hawk by his friend, old McCree. Together they prowl the Everglades in search of rattlesnakes, epiphytes, and adventure until the law and a looming world war change their lives forever. The award-winning Summer Lightning has been reprinted in 15 languages since its first publication by St. Martin's Press.

Summer Lightning