Velva Jean Learns to Fly

Name: Velva Jean Learns to Fly
Brand: Tantor Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Jennifer Niven
ISBN: 9781452674445

Author: Jennifer Niven

Narrator: Emily Durante

Unabridged: 13 hr 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 09/30/2011

Categories: Fiction, Coming Of Age

Synopsis

Velva Jean Hart, the fiercely independent heroine of Jennifer Niven's spectacular debut novel, Velva Jean Learns to Drive, returns in a captivating adventure that literally sends her soaring. Bristling at the limitations faced by a woman in rural Appalachia and fueled by the memory of her late Mama telling her to "live out there," Velva Jean hits the road to pursue her dream of singing at the Grand Ole Opry. But after a string of auditions, she begins to lose hope—until her brother pays her a surprise visit and treats Velva Jean to a flying lesson that ignites a brand-new dream: to become a female pilot. Funny, poignant, and utterly unforgettable, Velva Jean Learns to Fly will have fans cheering all over again.

About Jennifer Niven

Jennifer Niven's first book, The Ice Master, was named one of the top ten nonfiction books of the year by Entertainment Weekly. Her second book, Ada Blackjack, was a Book Sense Top Ten Pick. She is also the author of Velva Jean Learns to Drive and The Aqua-Net Diaries: Big Hair, Big Dreams, Small Town. Jennifer divides her time between Atlanta and Los Angeles.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jessica

I asked for more after reading "Velva Jean Learns to Drive". I wanted more of Velva Jean, a young, southern girl with a lot of spunk, drive, determination, and love. I got just what I asked for when the story continued in "Velva Jean Learns to Fly". It's obvious that Jennifer Niven has taken her tim......more

Goodreads review by Mary

I thought it couldn't get any better than Velva Jean Learns to Drive, but it did. Velva Jean Learns to Fly is a book i read straight through. Supper didn't get cooked and the dogs didn't get walked. Jennifer Niven is a delightful author with an wonderful style. Velva Jean Learns to Fly is a book you......more

Goodreads review by Sarah

After breaking free of her old life in the first book, Velva Jean returns, pursuing her dreams in any way they take her. This book was okay. It was easier for me to get into because I already knew the characters and situations. But, I didn't like the story in this one as much. I was annoyed as hell t......more