Tadpole
By Ruth White - 196 page Very good condition Book Overview Meet the loudmouthed Collins sisters. Kentucky is the most popular, Virginia is the prettiest, and Georgia is the smartest. Carolina is the youngest and still trying to find something special about herself. Though times are hard, that doesn't keep their mama from treating her girls to hair permanents and fun at the movies. Then the tough times are softened when their favorite guitar-playing cousin, Tadpole, suddenly shows up. It's Tad who sees a spirit and talent in Carolina and is sure she will surprise everybody one of these days. But then Mama and the girls learn the truth behind Tad's visit. Fearful that Tad's abusive uncle Matthew will find him, Carolina and her kin will do anything to protect their Tadpole.