Praying at the Sweetwater Motel

I loved reading this book. The author tells a tale of alcohol and spousal abuse that finally comes to an end when Sarah Jane's mother leaves in the middle of the night with her two girls. Sarah Jane prays to God for things to be better and her prayers are very young and innocent. I found that the author captured many of the feelings that a 12 year old girl would have in this situation. This book has been recommended for readers aged 10-14. I found the book very enjoyable and I'm 36. I wish I could have known a little more about Fred and if you read, you'll see why. ;-) I would definitely recommend this book to readers of all ages as it teaches a valuable lesson. Many times we don't know what we've got until we lose it.

April Young Fritz delivers a wonderful, insightful book that can teach all of us, whatever our age, about life. She's a great writer. I'm recommending PRAYING AT THE SWEETWATER MOTEL to all of my friends, young and not-so-young. May this author pen many more wonderful and heartfelt tales.

Sarah Jane is a a girl after my own heart.In this truthful look at a family gone wrong, we experience Sarah jane's pain and confusion about her father's abuse.With humor and an understanding of human nature, April Young Fritz takes a hard subject and makes it accessible to mid-grade readers. A must-have for all middle school libraries. You will not be disappointed with this read!