Whistling in the Dark, Lesley Kagen
Whistling in the Dark, Lesley Kagen
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Whistling in the Dark

Author: Lesley Kagen

Narrator: Lesley Kagen

Unabridged: 8 hr 26 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/09/2011

Synopsis

Sally O'Malley made a promise to her daddy before he died. She swore she'd look after her sister, Troo, and keep her safe. But like her Granny always said, actions speak louder than words. And Sally would have to agree with her. Because during the summer of 1959, the girls' mother is hospitalized, their stepfather has abandoned them for a six pack, and their big sister, Nell, who was left strict instructions to take care of them, is too busy making out with her boyfriend to notice that Sally and Troo are on the loose. And so is a murderer and molester. Highly imaginative Sally is pretty sure of two things: who the killer is and that she's next on his list. If nobody will believe her, she has no choice but to protect herself and Troo as best she can, relying on her own courage and the kindness of her neighbors.

About Lesley Kagen

Lesley Kagen is an actress, voice-over talent, and restaurateur, as well as the author of multiple national bestselling novels. Whistling in the Dark was a Midwest Choice Honor winner. Land of a Hundred Wonders, an Indie Next pick, was also nominated for a Midwest Choice Award. She lives near Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Tina on January 08, 2016

I'd give this a 3 1/2 stars if I could. The story of two sisters, aged 9 and 10 and their adventures in the summer of 1959. The book portrays some of the innocence and carefreeness of the 50's but there is a darkness to the story and a pretty good mystery. I enjoyed hearing the story through 10 year......more

Goodreads review by Gail on January 24, 2010

A well written story set in Milwaukee, WI in 1959. The storyteller is a ten-year old girl who takes us back to the cultural markers of the time, from the drive-in restaurants to the former Wauwatosa site of the Milwaukee County Zoo. If you were a few years on either side of ten in 1959 you'll recogn......more

Goodreads review by Katrina on March 16, 2009

The best child narrator since Scout in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD!......more

Goodreads review by Elaine on March 25, 2014

I suspect that Sally O'Malley, the spirited 10-year-old narrator of "Whistling in the Dark," grew up to be Stephanie Plum. With delightful imagination and innocence (OK, the comparison to SP breaks down on the innocence factor), she doggedly follows clues to the identity of the "murderer and moleste......more

Quotes

“One of the summer’s hot reads.” Chicago Tribune

“Innocently wise and ultimately captivating.” Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

“The plot is a humdinger…a certifiable Grade A summer read.” Capitol Times

“Delightful…gritty and smart, profane and poetic.” Milwaukee Magazine

“[A] compassionate debut, a coming-of-age thriller…An enchanting protagonist.” Publishers Weekly

“Kagen’s debut novel sparkles with charm thanks to ten-year-old narrator Sally O’Malley, who draws readers into the story of her momentous summer in 1959. The author has an uncanny ability to visualize the world as seen by a precocious child in this unforgettable book.” RT Book Reviews (4½ stars, Top Pick!)

“Kagen’s debut novel sparkles with charm…The author has an uncanny ability to visualize the world as seen by a precocious child in this unforgettable book.” RT Book Reviews (4½ stars, Top Pick!)

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