Just South of Home
Karen Strong
A Kirkus Best Middle Grade Book of the Year “A stirring Southern middle grade book that burns brighter than fireworks on the Fourth.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“A must for readers who appreciate a heartfelt mystery.” —Booklist (starred review)
“An intricate mix of Southern mystery, history, and a ghost story that creeps but doesn’t scare.” —School Library Journal (starred review)
Cousins Sarah and Janie unearth a tragic event in their small Southern town’s history in this witty middle grade novel that’s perfect for fans of Stella by Starlight, The Ghosts of Tupelo Landing, and As Brave as You.
Twelve-year-old Sarah is finally in charge. At last, she can spend her summer months reading her favorite science books and bossing around her younger brother, Ellis, instead of being worked to the bone by their overly strict grandmother, Mrs. Greene. But when their cousin, Janie arrives for a visit, Sarah’s plans are completely squashed.
Janie has a knack for getting into trouble and asks Sarah to take her to Creek Church: a landmark of their small town that she heard was haunted. It’s also off-limits. Janie’s sticky fingers lead Sarah, Ellis, and his best friend, Jasper, to uncover a deep-seated part of the town’s past. With a bit of luck, this foursome will heal the place they call home and the people within it they call family.
Duration - 6h 20m.
Author - Karen Strong.
Narrator - Ozzie Jacobs.
Published Date - Wednesday, 22 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2019 Karen Strong ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
A Kirkus Best Middle Grade Book of the Year “A stirring Southern middle grade book that burns brighter than fireworks on the Fourth.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “A must for readers who appreciate a heartfelt mystery.” —Booklist (starred review) “An intricate mix of Southern mystery, history, and a ghost story that creeps but doesn’t scare.” —School Library Journal (starred review) Cousins Sarah and Janie unearth a tragic event in their small Southern town’s history in this witty middle grade novel that’s perfect for fans of Stella by Starlight, The Ghosts of Tupelo Landing, and As Brave as You. Twelve-year-old Sarah is finally in charge. At last, she can spend her summer months reading her favorite science books and bossing around her younger brother, Ellis, instead of being worked to the bone by their overly strict grandmother, Mrs. Greene. But when their cousin, Janie arrives for a visit, Sarah’s plans are completely squashed. Janie has a knack for getting into trouble and asks Sarah to take her to Creek Church: a landmark of their small town that she heard was haunted. It’s also off-limits. Janie’s sticky fingers lead Sarah, Ellis, and his best friend, Jasper, to uncover a deep-seated part of the town’s past. With a bit of luck, this foursome will heal the place they call home and the people within it they call family. Duration - 6h 20m. Author - Karen Strong. Narrator - Ozzie Jacobs. Published Date - Wednesday, 22 January 2025. Copyright - © 2019 Karen Strong ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:13
Dedication
Duration:00:00:09
Chapter 1
Duration:00:09:59
Chapter 2
Duration:00:11:00
Chapter 3
Duration:00:08:58
Chapter 4
Duration:00:09:42
Chapter 5
Duration:00:09:59
Chapter 6
Duration:00:13:11
Chapter 7
Duration:00:11:07
Chapter 8
Duration:00:10:08
Chapter 9
Duration:00:09:11
Chapter 10
Duration:00:09:55
Chapter 11
Duration:00:10:12
Chapter 12
Duration:00:09:24
Chapter 13
Duration:00:07:34
Chapter 14
Duration:00:12:44
Chapter 15
Duration:00:09:42
Chapter 16
Duration:00:13:15
Chapter 17
Duration:00:09:00
Chapter 18
Duration:00:09:31
Chapter 19
Duration:00:08:25
Chapter 20
Duration:00:08:18
Chapter 21
Duration:00:08:20
Chapter 22
Duration:00:09:08
Chapter 23
Duration:00:06:29
Chapter 24
Duration:00:10:25
Chapter 25
Duration:00:17:17
Chapter 26
Duration:00:12:07
Chapter 27
Duration:00:07:45
Chapter 28
Duration:00:08:23
Chapter 29
Duration:00:10:06
Chapter 30
Duration:00:10:15
Chapter 31
Duration:00:15:10
Chapter 32
Duration:00:11:03
Chapter 33
Duration:00:11:46
Chapter 34
Duration:00:07:14
Chapter 35
Duration:00:09:12
Chapter 36
Duration:00:13:03
Chapter 37
Duration:00:07:18
Acknowledgements
Duration:00:03:37
Closing Credits
Duration:00:00:28