When the Children Get Together

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Summary: One of the best kept secrets of this century
Review: Smith captured the essence of the rural south in a single novel. "When The Children Get Together" keeps the reader flipping pages as the characters come to life with each page. Smith proves to be one of the greatest writers of this particular genre that has come on the scene. If one has not read or obtained a copy of this novel, you have missed one of the greatest opportunities of a life time.

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Summary: R.B.Smith's amazing
Review: This is an absolutely adorable tale of an African-American teen brat-pack, their trials, dreams, disappointments, self-realizations and successes. Beginning with their middle school friendship, Smith manages to give each character a distinct personality and unquestionable maturity level, while still retaining the naivety needed to make for believable characters. The meticulously placed humor will make you laugh aloud and the dramatic reality of its lowest moments will bring you to tears. This behind the scenes peek into the private lives of teens in the rural south is both refreshing and eye opening. This is one NOT to miss...