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Hardcover Turtle on a Fence Post Book

ISBN: 0399231846

ISBN13: 9780399231841

Turtle on a Fence Post

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Supposedly God doesn't give people more burdens than they can bear, but Delrita thinks there may have been a mixup in the heavenly records. She's lost her parents and her beloved Uncle Punky within the space of three months, and though she has a comfortable home with Uncle Bert and Aunt Queenie, it's hard for her to get close to her prissy, superorganized aunt. Even the orderliness of her home is threatened when Aunt Queenie's father moves in. Sergeant Roebuck may be a World War II veteran, but he's also a cantankerous old man who spits tobacco into the plants, criticizes his daughter, and seems to resent Delrita.Delrita tries to find outside distractions--being a Teen Buddy for retarded Joey and developing her friendship with Avanelle and Tree Shackleford and their big, loving family, but she needs a place to hang her heart. It isn't until a class project forces her to spend time with Sergeant Roebuck that she learns that people aren't always what they seem and that, like a turtle on a fence post, she can find help in unexpected places. This description may be from another edition of this product.

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7 customer ratings | 6 reviews

Rated 5 stars
Inspiring & Motivating

This book cam to my attention while reading another book. The reference to the meaning behind the title was intriguing and I decided to give the book a look. I must say that is was one of the best books I've read just because in a long time. I would highly recommend it.

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The Help Beyond your Heart

This was great! It was a great follow up from The Man who loved Clowns. Delrita has been mourning for her parents,her uncle, and her home. Then Aunt Queenie's father tells Delrita that she's like a turtle on the fence post who needs help. Later, Delrita finally finds enough courage to talk to someone. Can you guess who it was? If you have read The Man who loved Clowns, you should read Turtle on a Fence Post. I recommend it...

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A great follow up to a great book

For those of you that didn't know, Turtle on a Fence Post is the follow up to The Man Who Loved Clowns. The Man Who Loved Clowns has been my favorite book for years. When I came upon Turtle on a Fence Post, I thought there is no way this can be as good as the first one. I was so wrong. The book takes up where The Man Who Loved Clowns left off. Although both books are fictional, some of the characters are based on real...

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Rated 5 stars
FABULOUS!

The best work yet of June Rae Wood!! Wood really captures the emotions of Delrita Jensen. The young Delrita is struggling with life. She's lost her beloved parents and Uncle Punky in the time span of three months. Then it takes a retired man from the army to teach her really about life. Delrita learns that people aren't always what they seem.

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Rated 5 stars
Exciting story of loss, love, and the start of a new life.

This book tells the story of Delrita Jensen, a young girl who has just lost her parents and her favorite uncle. Now living with her aunt and uncle, Delrita has to overcome struggles with her aunt, friends, a WWII veteran, and herself. This novel touches the soul and reminds people to be thankful for everything they have.

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