"...[an] excellent historical coming-of-age novel set at the dawn of the American Civil War ... Wait (Finest Kind) skillfully weaves the strands together in a fast-paced and authentic tale. It’s a fascinating look at small-town life during a pivotal moment in American history, made all the more believable by Joe’s easy, affable narration and Wait’s drawing on actual people (including Joe) and events."
–Publishers Weekly
"A worthy and entertaining trip back through time."
–Kirkus Reviews
"This is a novel where the intervening centuries slip away, leaving prescience and promise with the overwhelming demands of now."
–Celia McGee, The Center for Fiction
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"This is a quick, exciting, well-researched read (based upon actual, real people), and the author does an excellent job of layering in the historical detail needed to understand the story without resorting to info dumps or awkward dialogue exchanges."
–Kidliterati
About this Author
Lea Wait (1946-2019) lived on the coast of Maine, where she wrote both historical novels for young adults and mysteries for adult readers. She is the author of four acclaimed young adult historical novels set in 19th
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