Randall Platt crafts compelling fiction for adults and young adults, deeply rooted in the evocative landscapes of the Pacific Northwest. Platt's narratives often center on resilient female protagonists who rise above adversity and resist oppression, particularly within the context of historical struggles. With a distinctive storytelling voice, Platt explores themes of courage and determination, bringing to life characters who navigate challenging circumstances with unwavering spirit. The author's works are celebrated for their authenticity and immersive quality, drawing readers into richly imagined worlds.
At thirty inches tall, Carlotta is beautiful, spoiled, and demanding and has very little talent-Egypt, her elephant, dances better than she does.How can a giant like Babe and a dwarf like Carlotta ever see eye to eye?
Just about everyone is incommunicado in the small, sleepy Oregon coastal town of Sea Park during winter. Until Pearl Harbor, that is, when it springs to patriotic life. But is Ruby Opal Pearl (a.k.a. Jewels) Stokes the only person to see what's really happening here?