Louisiana’s Way Home

The curse of sundering was put upon the Flying Elefantes when Louisiana’s great grandfather did not reassemble his wife after sawing her in half. Louisiana knows about the curse; her grandmother has told her frequently. Louisiana is hopeful that the pair are settled in Florida. However, she faces a 3:00 a.m. emergency exit over state lines to Georgia. Louisiana is leaving her friends, her cat, and Buddy, the one-eyed dog.

Granny’s teeth, prevarication from the truth, and a predication for manipulating goods and services leave Louisiana in awkward situations. She speaks up for Granny at the dentist, and is encouraged to put her singing and smiling to good use in paying their way.

However, when the chips in the vending machine come down, and Louisiana faces truths she had never known, she is left alone. What is Louisiana to do? Will she prove ‘wily and resilient’ and able to face the situation in which she has been left?

‘Louisiana’s Way Home‘ is outstanding. Readers hear Louisiana’s voice and fears. We urge her forward to a security long sought. The resilient little girl with The Blue Fairy guide deserves more than peanuts and temporary accommodation. Kate DiCamillo told Bookwagon at the Bath Festival that Louisiana had a story to tell. This is this story. We urge you to read it.

‘Louisiana’s Way Home’ is the second of the Three Rancheros, Florida trilogy titles, after Raymie Nightingale before Beverly, Right Here  although this title stands alone.