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Maranatha Winningham admittedly has some trust issues, As she tries to sort out the confusing layers of love--of friends, of family, of suitors, and desperately, of God--Natha struggles to find herself before she turns into a scared shadow of a girl.


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HEADLNE God says I Love You in many ways, some of which are hard to hear. Georgeanne Peach will ruin everything! At seventeen, Maranatha Winningham admittedly has some trust issues-her mother abandoned her, a neighbor boy abused her for years, her best friend has left for college and God, ever since he spoke to her underneath the pecan tree three years ago, has remained elusive. So when Miss Peach blows in to take over the only place Natha’s ever called home, leaving a trail of peach fabric swatches and cloying perfume, it’s easy to understand how something like a little ol’ tornado might not be a big deal. Like every teenager, Natha tries to sort out the confusing layers of love-of friends, of family, of suitors, and desperately, of God. Natha struggles to find herself before she gives into the scared, shadow of a girl in this follow up to the praised Watching the Tree Limbs.
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  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: NavPress (September 15, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1576839532
  • ISBN-13: 978-1576839539
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent sequel, December 26, 2006
Wishing on Dandelions is the sequel to Watching the Tree LImbs. It continues the story of Maranatha, the young girl we met in the first book. A victim of childhood sexual abuse, Mara is a tenager now and living with her Uncle Zane. Georgeanne Peach, who was hired to take care of Uncle Zane after his stroke, takes over and before Maranatha relizes what has happened, Georgeanne has fired Zady and talked Uncle Zane into marrying her.

Georgeanne hates the old home that Mara has come to love and wants to move to a new house across town. With too many changes, coming too fast, Maranatha wonders if God really cares for her.

Sexual abuse of children is on the rise, and it's all too often the subject no one talks about. There are many Maranatha's whose story has never been told. Mary DeMuth brings it out in the open in a beautifully written tale that captures the reader from the beginning. Wishing on Dandelions is a story of love, redemption, and healing that will speak to many. If you liked Watching the Tree Limbs, you will want Wishing on Dandelions.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful sequel to Watching the Tree Limbs, September 15, 2006
Wishing on Dandelions is another amazing work of art by the author, Mary DeMuth. The prose is beautiful, the story is riveting, and I loved the entire novel. The characters are so real. Some parts were so funny they had me rolling and other parts had me on the edge of my seat. I loved Watching the Tree Limbs, but I think I love Wishing on Dandelions even more. I love how the author shows true Christianity in her stories through the love that is shown to Maranatha by the people who care about her.

I also loved the honest portrayal of merely religious people and their stifling ways. They are often the people who stunt the growth of new and struggling believers. Oh, and the tension between Maranatha and the two Charlies was fantastic, and the racism issue very realistic. Plus, the reluctance Maranatha exhibited in regards to helping put the "bad guy" in jail is very typical of abuse victims. They are SO afraid. Totally believeable.

Georgeanne and the uncle are so classic--as is their relationship. I loved watching them grow emotionally by occasionally popping from behind their protective walls to show affection to Maranatha the only way they knew how. And I loved Camilla's quirky poem ministry to Maranatha. Great stuff! You have to read the story to get my meaning there. The long and short of this review is...I don't want the series to end. I want to see Maranatha get married and deal once again with the issues that will arise when she makes those sacred vows and bears children. I hope the publisher agrees! Highly recommended!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Will keep the reader turning pages to see how Natha deals with the various obstacles that life throws in her direction, June 5, 2007
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Can you trust God once more after your life has been broken? It doesn't happen overnight, as 17-year-old Maranatha Winningham learns in this well-crafted story. WISHING ON DANDELIONS is a follow-up to WATCHING THE TREE LIMBS, in which Maranatha is abused by a young neighbor. In the opening pages of Mary DeMuth's latest novel, the reader learns that Natha's best friend Camille has left the small town of Burl, Texas, for college. Natha, meanwhile, plunges into her senior year of high school.

Because both her parents are dead, Natha lives with her father's brother. Since his stroke, Uncle Zane moves much slower and, while never much of a conversationalist, talks even less. Natha's home life is in turmoil when Uncle Zane marries Georgeanne, who has her own ideas about how the household should be run and in what part of town to live. Throughout the story, Georgeanne tries to build some sort of a relationship with Natha but often ends up crossing some imaginary barrier and offending the teen.

Then Violin Charlie, the son of a judge who lives in a better area in Burl, invites Natha to the Homecoming Dance. Georgeanne pitches in and takes Natha to purchase a new pink dress, building a bit of good will. Ultimately, Georgeanne has plans to move the entire family to this better part of town, which throws Natha into a panic as she wonders if she will be able to leave the protection of the house she has always known.

The abuse from the past comes roaring back into Natha's life. One day she rides her bicycle to a property where she likes to think. A man named Jake Gully confronts her about trespassing and then offers her a ride into town. When she gets into his truck, he takes off away from town and acts suggestively toward her. Natha manages to escape and reports the incident to the police. Miss Nichols, the assistant district attorney, pressures Natha to testify against Gully. After being convinced that he will be freed without her testimony, a reluctant Natha finally agrees to take that big step, as friends and family gather to support her throughout the trial.

WISHING ON DANDELIONS will keep the reader turning pages to see how Natha deals with the various obstacles that life throws in her direction. DeMuth has written an emotionally-charged novel that will help others grow in their own faith relationship.

--- Reviewed by W. Terry Whalin
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Time has gone by, but it hasn't exactly healed all wounds in Maranatha's life. In DeMuth's first novel, Watching the Tree Limbs, our young heroine suffered an abuse that is still... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Follow Up
Wishing on Dandelions is a great follow up to Watching the Tree Limbs in the Maranatha Series. I'm glad DeMuth let readers see what happens to Maranatha. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read sequel
If you are looking for a book that stirs your emotions and keeps you up until the wee hours of the morning, then I highly recommend Wishing on Dandelions by Mary DeMuth. Read more
Published on May 17, 2007 by C. Howard

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In a style and setting similar to Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird", "Wishing on Dandelions" is the story of a girl sprouting into womanhood in a lazy town where everyone knows... Read more
Published on March 27, 2007 by April M. Gardner

5.0 out of 5 stars Learning to Live
Wishing On Dandelions by Mary E. DeMuth couldn't come soon enough for me. I had devoured the first in the Maranatha series (Watching Tree Limbs) and was left wanting more. Read more
Published on January 22, 2007 by Kathy C. Willis

5.0 out of 5 stars Wishes Don't Blow Away After All
Sometimes you read a book that takes you to a place and a time and leaves you there. The things you read become your experiences, your realities. Read more
Published on January 2, 2007 by Chandra Lynn

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful sequel!
This book continues the story begun in Watching the Tree Limbs as Maranatha, now seventeen, still struggles to deal with her past and discover her place in the world. Read more
Published on December 22, 2006 by Shannon McNear

5.0 out of 5 stars Another winner from Mary DeMuth!
After reading Watching the Tree Limbs by Mary DeMuth, I couldn't wait to get my hands on her next novel. Read more
Published on December 20, 2006 by Kathi Macias

5.0 out of 5 stars An Emotionally Charged Story
I'd never read any of Mary DeMuth's fiction until this book. Maranatha's story is well-crafted and will stir your heart--and your soul. Read more
Published on December 10, 2006 by W. Terry Whalin

4.0 out of 5 stars Achingly good read
Maranatha needs to know that she isn't beyond hope, regardless of all she has done and all that has been done to her. Read more
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