When I Crossed No-Bob (Hardcover)

by Margaret McMullan (Author)
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"McMullan again proves herself to be a superb prose stylist, creating a haunting portrait..." Kirkus Starred 10/01/07 Kirkus Reviews, Starred

"This will make a fine addition to libraries seeking to expand their historical fiction offerings." SLJ November 2007 STARRED School Library Journal, Starred

"The simple prose can be pure poetry." Booklist 10/01/07 Booklist, ALA

"[A] deeply philosophical, first-person account of life...uplifting and heartbreaking as the same time." Bookpage, November 2007 Bookpage

"McMullan allows Addy to tell her own tale in an ingenuous present tense." The Horn Book Jan/Feb 2008 Horn Book

"Addie's voice is likable and she embodies the common theme in YA literature of rising above." KLIATT 11/01/07 KLIATT

"Suspenseful plotting and language...very appealing characters...a compelling portrait of life in Mississippi during Reconstruction." Bulletin February 2008 Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"This first-person, present-tense narrative makes Addy's story vibrant and realistic." VOYA February 2008 VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates)

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Life as an O’Donnell is all twelve-year-old Addy knows, and life as an O’Donnell means trouble.
Tucked away in a gray patch of woods called No-Bob, the O’Donnell clan has nothing but a bad reputation. So when Addy’s mama abandons her on the afternoon of Mr. Frank Russell’s wedding celebration, nobody is very surprised. A reluctant Mr. Frank and his new wife take Addy in, and Addy does everything she can to prove that at least one O’Donnell has promise. But one day, Addy witnesses a terrible event that brings her old world crashing into the new.
As she finds herself being pulled back into No-Bob and the grips of her O’Donnell kin, Addy is faced with the biggest decision of her life. Can she somehow find the courage to do what’s right, even if it means betraying one of her own?

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Product Details Reading level: Young Adult Hardcover: 224 pages Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Books for Children (December 2007) Language: English ISBN-10: 0618717153 ISBN-13: 978-0618717156 Product Dimensions: 7 x 5.1 x 0.9 inches Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #860,521 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Little Bit, Miss Irene, Jess Still, Sunny Rise, Smith County, New Orleans, Rew Smith, Thelma Addy, Addy O'Donnell, Early Rise, Garner O'Donnell, Frank Russell, United States, Brother Davenport, Please Cook, Leaf River, Nona Dewitt, Miss Addy, Addy Cakes, Clear Creek, Pass Christian, Crossed No-Bob, Ard Reacy

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful story of survival and growth, November 20, 2007 By  Sarah (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews Margaret McMullan's WHEN I CROSSED NO-BOB is a beautiful, lyrical and uplifting novel for young readers (though adults will surely enjoy it, too). The story begins several years after the end of the novel's prequel, HOW I FOUND THE STRONG, at Shanks' (Frank Russell) wedding where twelve-year old Addy O'Donnell (of the famous and feared O'Donnell clan) is abandoned by her mother. Frank and his new bride take Addy in and Addy does everything she can to fit in with her new family. But Addy's past, in the form of her father, comes back to claim her and bring her back into the fold. Addy must conquer her fears and search deep into her soul to find the courage to do the right thing. It's a terrific story. 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Abandoned child comes out stronger, March 13, 2008 By  C. Stanek "filmmaker 'Found in China'" (Chicago area) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    Addy is abandoned by her mother when she is only 12, yet she has her head on straight enough to muddy through the forces of good and evil which close in around her. Not unlike Scout in "To Kill a Mockingbird," Addy rises to the truth when she needs to and acts with courage and determination, with a maturity that most adults around her fail to exhibit. Torn between her family's bad reputation and her own need for independence, Addy shows that being abandoned by your family can be a positive when the right surrogate parents are at hand. Great post-Civil War snapshot of the Deep South, complete with white sheets and very mean men. Suitable for middle- or high schoolers and an easy airplane read for me. 4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful!, December 11, 2007 By  M. Hearin "Malee Hearin" (Gainesville, GA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    I have read "How I Found the Strong" by Ms. McMullan and enjoyed this book even more. My grandchildren loved it. The author's writing skills get better and better. Write one for us older readers!		Ad feedback   Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Books for Children (December 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0618717153
• ISBN-13: 978-0618717156
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 5.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #860,521 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful story of survival and growth, November 20, 2007

By	Sarah (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews

Margaret McMullan's WHEN I CROSSED NO-BOB is a beautiful, lyrical and uplifting novel for young readers (though adults will surely enjoy it, too). The story begins several years after the end of the novel's prequel, HOW I FOUND THE STRONG, at Shanks' (Frank Russell) wedding where twelve-year old Addy O'Donnell (of the famous and feared O'Donnell clan) is abandoned by her mother. Frank and his new bride take Addy in and Addy does everything she can to fit in with her new family. But Addy's past, in the form of her father, comes back to claim her and bring her back into the fold. Addy must conquer her fears and search deep into her soul to find the courage to do the right thing. It's a terrific story.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Abandoned child comes out stronger, March 13, 2008

By	C. Stanek "filmmaker 'Found in China'" (Chicago area) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Addy is abandoned by her mother when she is only 12, yet she has her head on straight enough to muddy through the forces of good and evil which close in around her. Not unlike Scout in "To Kill a Mockingbird," Addy rises to the truth when she needs to and acts with courage and determination, with a maturity that most adults around her fail to exhibit. Torn between her family's bad reputation and her own need for independence, Addy shows that being abandoned by your family can be a positive when the right surrogate parents are at hand. Great post-Civil War snapshot of the Deep South, complete with white sheets and very mean men. Suitable for middle- or high schoolers and an easy airplane read for me.

4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful!, December 11, 2007

By	M. Hearin "Malee Hearin" (Gainesville, GA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have read "How I Found the Strong" by Ms. McMullan and enjoyed this book even more. My grandchildren loved it. The author's writing skills get better and better. Write one for us older readers!