Description
In the stark beauty of 1950s Eastern Kentucky, a bright and curious young girl named Icy Sparks grapples with mysterious physical and vocal tics that set her apart. Raised by loving grandparents, Icy's "secrets" lead to confusion, humiliation, and eventual exile to a children's asylum, where she begins to understand the nature of difference. Through her journey of self-discovery, Icy learns to navigate the ignorance of others and find her own voice, ultimately celebrating the unique qualities that make her who she is. This poignant and often humorous novel explores themes of acceptance, resilience, and the power of community against the backdrop of a tightly knit Appalachian town.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin
Published Mar 8, 2001
337 pages
ISBN: 9780142000205
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Details
First Published
1998
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Icy Sparks by Gwyn Hyman Rubio.