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Book Review of Velva Jean Learns to Drive (Velva Jean, Bk 1)

Velva Jean Learns to Drive (Velva Jean, Bk 1)
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Helpful Score: 1


Velva Jean lives with her family in NC way back in the mountains. Two of the major events early in her life was to be saved and be born again. She marries at a young age and finally gets a battery powered radio which motivates her to sing on the Grand Ole Opry wearing a rhinestone outfit. The Sky Line Drive is being built on the top of the mountains which brings change to her little mountain community. When she learns how to drive she becomes aware the Sky Line Drive is a two way road. The author's use of the local language and the stories about the central character of Velva Jean, her family, and the people in her home town make for a delicious book full of enough character to hold one's interest. I enjoyed it.