{"product_id":"where-the-lilies-bloom-9780064470056","title":"Where the Lilies Bloom","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn award-winning novel about the resilience of the human spirit, the power of duty, the fragile relationship between humans and nature, and the sacrifices we make for family.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMary Call has promised her dying father to keep her brother and sisters together forever in their home in the Great Smoky Mountains, and to never to take any help from strangers. She is determined to keep her word--and her pride. No matter what. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt first she is sure she can manage. Romey, Ima Dean, and Devola help gather herbs to sell in town; the riches of the mountains will surely keep the family clothed and fed. But when winter comes, fast and furious, Mary Call learns that the land where the lilies bloom can be a cruel and unforgiving place, and it will take more than a promise to keep her family together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis classic coming of age story explores issues of poverty, character, and perseverance. A strong option for classroom, homeschool, or independent reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCleaver, Bill:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - While Vera and Bill Cleaver were best known and loved for \u003cem\u003eWhere the Lilies Bloom\u003c\/em\u003e, they enjoyed a prolific writing career. Their other titles include: \u003cem\u003e Delpha Green \u0026amp; Company, Dust of the Earth, I Would Rather Be a Turnip, The Kissimmee Kid, The Mimosa Tree, Trial Valley, \u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Whys and Wherefores of Littabelle Lee.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCleaver, Vera:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - While Vera and Bill Cleaver were best known and loved for \u003cem\u003eWhere the Lilies Bloom\u003c\/em\u003e, they enjoyed a prolific writing career. Their other titles include: \u003cem\u003e Delpha Green \u0026amp; Company, Dust of the Earth, I Would Rather Be a Turnip, The Kissimmee Kid, The Mimosa Tree, Trial Valley, \u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Whys and Wherefores of Littabelle Lee.\u003c\/em\u003e","brand":"Harperteen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50613263663378,"sku":"9780064470056","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7b6aecdc-05a1-4643-88de-a7f73ba6dd05.jpg?v=1732393187","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/where-the-lilies-bloom-9780064470056","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}