Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020
The Lonely Heart of Maybelle Lane
A girl seeks her father, finding unexpected allies and a new family on the road to Nashville.
288 pages· 59,703 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,554 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Eleven-year-old Maybelle Lane, a collector of sounds, embarks on a journey to Nashville to meet her estranged father, a radio DJ. Armed with only his recorded laugh, she defies her mother's wishes and enters a singing contest he's judging. Accompanied by her stern neighbor Mrs. Boggs and an unlikely boy from her trailer park, Maybelle discovers that the road to Nashville is filled with challenges and unexpected friendships. As they travel, each seeks something missing in their lives, forming a chosen family that changes them forever. Will Maybelle find the courage to sing her heart out?








