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Under the Pawpaw Trees (Sitting on Top of the World Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Cheryl King (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 5 ratings
Sequel to Sitting on Top of the World

June’s new normal: Her brother is gone, her dad is gone, her mother is grieving, and June must find her place in the world. Her beaux Jimmy is her only tonic. But when tragedy strikes again, she knows exactly who to blame for all her sorrows: Paul Burnett, the railroad bull who started the chain of devastation when he killed her brother. June sets out on a dangerous journey to make him pay, hopping freight trains to get where she needs to go, and accidents, floods, and attacks plague her route to revenge. Then when she gets to the Burnett farm in Lafayette, Virginia, she learns the truth about what happened to her brother out on the rails, and she’s drawn right back into the things that made her fall in love with this place a year ago – including Paul. Now she must decide where she belongs – with Paul and his family, or back home with Jimmy in Maynardville, where everything she holds dear is there under the pawpaw trees.
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  1. Reading age
    12 - 18 years
  2. Book 2 of 2
    Sitting on Top of the World
  3. Print length
    208 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Accessibility
    Learn more
  6. Publication date
    July 25, 2023
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  9. Enhanced typesetting
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  10. ISBN-13
    978-1737785842
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C7LSGML9
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Purple Marble Press
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 25, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.1 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1737785842
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 2 ‏ : ‎ Sitting on Top of the World
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 - 18 years
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 5 ratings

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Cheryl King

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Cheryl King is a dyslexia therapist and longtime educator. Sitting on Top of the World and Under the Pawpaw Trees are her award-winning YA historical fiction books. Her short fiction has been published in various literary magazines and anthologies. And now she has also created some fun grown-up coloring books.

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  • Sheri Martin
    5.0 out of 5 stars The sequel I didn't know I needed
    Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2023
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    Loved the first in this series, Sitting on Top of the World. In Pawpaw Trees, we get a sometimes sad, occasionally heart-breaking, but mostly uplifting continuation of the life of June Baker as she continues to navigate the Great Depression.
    Still struggling with the death of her brother and father, June and her mother are making the best of things. But when tragedy strikes again, it's up to June to wrestle with her grief and anger, and she turns back to the railroad tracks to find herself. Along the way, we meet old friends, make new friends, and find some of the kindest people in her troubled world.
    Absolutely recommend reading both books to anyone who loves a strong female protagonist and a well-thought-out historical fiction.
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  • Jennifer Jolley
    4.0 out of 5 stars I cried 3 times!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2023
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    This is the sequel to Cheryl King’s first book, Sitting on Top of the World, which I loved. Both have wonderfully vivid imagery, sensory details (the author’s gift!), and historical accuracy, but this second novel was even more emotionally compelling. I found myself feeling June’s highest of highs and lowest of lows and then rooting her on as she kept moving forward. I tried to predict what was around the corner, but I was still surprised at the end. I was so proud of this little lady as if I knew her personally, but even more proud of the character and family Cheryl King created in these stories. I’ll wait patiently for novel #3 or a completely new writing adventure!
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  • Artemis RN
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Thoughtful Story Dealing with the Complication Emotions Accompanying Grief
    Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2023
    When I left a review for Sitting On Top Of The World, the first book in this series, I mentioned how well this talented author brought to life a major historical event in a relatable way for kids to understand and love. Well, Cheryl King does it again with this excellent sequel -- but we get more than just a story about The Great Depression. This story also handles the complicated emotions of grief in a way that kids can understand.

    Last book left a massive hole in the heart of our protagonist. It only expands in Book 2. There's only one way ahead that young June sees to fill that hole -- revenge. After procuring a gun, June travels off to confront the man who killed her brother. After all, nearly every following tragedy can be traced back to that calloused action.

    But does June have what it takes to bring about this vengeance? Does she even have the right to take such a claim into her own hands?
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  • Jamie
    5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderfully satisfying sequel!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2023
    Under the Paw Paw Trees is an emotional follow up to Sitting on Top of the World. June’s journey, set in depression era America, continues in equal parts tragedy and hope, as she grapples with feeling of love, heartache, and a need for revenge that has life changing consequences. The rich history and wonderful character development make this a must read for teens and adults alike!
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