Twelfth Summer

by Kay Salter

Twelfth Summer is a coming-of-age story that appeals to young and old alike. Twelve-year-old Sarah Bowers finds herself spending the summer in the small coastal town of Beaufort after her father is called up to work on a secret project to help end World War II. Forced to leave her friends and their summer vacation plans behind, the girl pouts: "There is nothing to do in that boring little town, the most I will have to look forward to is piddling around...

Customer Reviews

Wonderful, Heartwarming Book

"Twelfth Summer" is a book every young girl, her mother, and her grandmother should read. This book gives a clear insight into the lives of all 3 generations during the uncertain times of the mid 1940's. Kay Salter's wit, humor, warmth, and love of God and family are all clearly defined. There are life lessons all of us can learn in this heart-warming story.