The dry grass of august by anna jean mayhew our state. Explores the explosive tensions of the south in the mid1950s through the prism of a young girls friendship with her black maid and the currents of violence, infidelity, and corruption that run beneath the polite surface of her familys life. The dry grass of august by anna jean mayhew overdrive. Skinny, outspoken starr dukes and her wandering preacher father may not be accepted by polite society in jackson, mississippi, but annie and starr are too busy sharing secrets and playing elaborate games of queen for a day to care. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the release dates submission guide. Handpicked recommendations to other books that have a similar writing style or theme to the dry grass of august. It was just a little card saying she was estelle annette watts. Jul 29, 2011 the dry grass of august by anna jean mayhew anna jean mayhew draws from her charlotte roots and builds on the long tradition of north carolina storytelling in this stunning coming of age debut. Anna jean mayhew in 1954, yearold jubie, traveling with her family and her familys black maid mary lutherwho has always been there for her, making up for her fathers rages and her mothers neglectencounters. The dry grass of august by anna jean mayhew book cover, description, publication history.
The dry grass of august wake county public libraries. The dry grass of august this book is very relevant to my growing up in the 50s. Reading is believing, however, and once youve experienced the dry grass of august, youll swiftly see that anna jean mayhews debut novel deserves all the early praise its getting. Books similar to the dry grass of august goodreads. Infused with the intensity of a changing time, here is a story of hope and heartbreak, of love and courage, of a journey from wounded to indomitable.
Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the synopsis submission guide. The dry grass of august is anna jean mayhews first book and it reminded me a lot of the book, the secret life of bees. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. It looks like we dont have any release dates for this title yet. Complete summary of anna jean mayhews the dry grass of august. The dry grass of august tells the story of jubie watts, who gains wisdom beyond her years of life during the summer of 1954. Amazon has a question and answer section at the bottom of their link to the book. And the violent and heartbreaking resolution will leave readers breathless and members of book groups heatedly conversing into the wee hours. Based on the book, the dry grass of august synopsis. In this beautifully written debut, anna jean mayhew offers a riveting depiction of southern life in the throes of segregation, what it will mean for a young girl on her way to adulthoodand for the woman who means the world to her. While i loved jubie as a narrator and felt the author had captured her voice perfectly, the plot itself is very uneven since nothing much happens throughout the majority of the book and then suddenly we have a multitude of dramatic events all unravelling at the same time. The dry grass of august by anna jean mayhew goodreads. Written with unusual charm, wonderful dialogue, and a deeply felt sense of time and place, the dry grass of august is a book for adults and young people both a beautifully written literary novel that is a real pageturner, i have to add.
On a scorching day in august 1954, thirteenyearold jubie watts leaves charlotte, north carolina, with her family for a florida vacation. This study guide consists of approximately 26 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the dry grass of august. Goodreads members who liked the dry grass of august also liked. Apr 01, 2011 the dry grass of august by anna jean mayhew on a scorching day in august 1954, yearold jubie watts leaves charlotte, north carolina, with her family for a florida vacation. Mayhews first novel, the dry grass of augustnow in its twelfth printingwon the sir walter raleigh award for fiction, and. It is 1954 and junebug, or jubie, as she is sometimes called, is a thirteen yearold girl going on a trip with her mother, sister and their african american. The mann gulch fire was a wildfire reported on august 5, 1949, in a gulch located along the upper missouri river in the gates of the mountains wilderness then known as the gates of the mountains wild area, helena national forest, in the u. Aunt ritaa s green coupe deville skidded into our driveway, stopping beside the packard. Richards funeral was private so no one but family attended. The dry grass of august by anna jean mayhew, paperback. The dry grass of august by anna jean mayhew excerpt. In this beautifully written debut, anna jean mayhew offe.
Dry grass is wellwritten, though not as lyrical as secret life. Junes family maid was a loving, caring woman and very proper. It looks like we dont have a synopsis for this title yet. In august of 1954, we took our first trip without daddy, and stell got to use the drivers license shed had such a fit about.
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It describes life in the mid 20th century in the south, before integration has become the law. Editions of the dry grass of august by anna jean mayhew. The dry grass of august ebook daniel boone regional. The dry grass of august by anna jean mayhew fantastic fiction. On a scorching august day in 1963, sevenyearold annie banks meets the girl who will become her best friend. What happened in that time that spurred you to write this novel. However, both books provide a frontrow viewing of how white people treated black people in the late 50searly 60s. She has been writerinresidence at moulin a nef studio center in auvillar, france, and was a member of the first board of trustees of the north carolina writers network. Gnu fdl german language, printed and online available. Guide includes comprehensive information and analysis to help you understand the book. The dry grass of august was somewhat of a mixed bag for me. Sometimes it does take me the full 7 days after auction ends to ship items. Mayhews first novel, the dry grass of august, won the sir walter raleigh. Mayhews first novel, the dry grass of august, won the sir walter raleigh award for fiction, and was a finalist for the book award from the.
Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. A girl comes of age in the tumultuous 1950s south in mayhews strong debut. Mow onethird of the grass height, let grass recover for three or four days, then mow again. Karen white anna jean mayhew offers a riveting depiction of southern life in the throes of segregation and what it will mean for a young girl on her way to adulthoodand for the woman who means the world to her. Buy a cheap copy of the dry grass of august book by anna jean mayhew. Mar 25, 2016 this will put significant stress on your grass and create the potential for dead grass. Find books like the dry grass of august from the worlds largest community of readers. Print buy and download the dry grass of august study guide. Bermudaonion interviewed the narrator, karen white, and in specific on how karen prepared to read the dry grass of august. Mowing wet grass causes an uneven cut that leaves a messy appearance. Most of our families could not afford maids or servants, but living in a town where negros had to be off the streets at night.
This book explores the creation and use of grasslands by humans from the. Despite a crush of perhaps unwarranted late book suffering, mayhew keeps the story taut. Reading guide for the dry grass of august by anna jean mayhew discussion guide for book clubs. Reading guide for the dry grass of august by anna jean mayhew. The dry grass of august is a book that will hold your attention from beginning to end. Mayhews first novel, the dry grass of august, won the sir walter raleigh award for fiction, and was a finalist for the book award from the southern independent booksellers alliance. I enjoy hearing from people in other parts of the country outside the south, because i believe racism is a national thing, not just southern certainly worst in the south, but not restricted to geographical boundaries. Along with their colored maid mary, the watts family takes a road trip down to florida, looking for the chance to escape from the pressures of daytoday life. It is told by june a young teen who is becoming aware of the world around her. The dry grass of august by anna jean mayhew on a scorching day in august 1954, yearold jubie watts leaves charlotte, north carolina, with her family for a florida vacation. Read free the dry grass of august online book in english. Answers questions about the dry grass of august discussion.
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