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Chasing Eleanor Paperback – June 14, 2023

by Kerry Chaput (Author)
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"I was hooked from page one... this heart-warming novel is ultimately about the hope that comes with learning to trust and finding family in unlikely places." –Tracey Lange, New York Times Bestseller, We Are the Brennans

Newly orphaned Magnolia Parker must protect her sick little brothers, but when the authorities send the boys to an unknown orphan asylum, Magnolia calls on her unwavering grit to bring them home. She's lost everything but still has a secret weapon-a promise from Eleanor Roosevelt, the most famous woman in America. Setting out on a cross country quest, she befriends two unlikely travelers: Hop, a migrant worker with a big heart, and Red, a young girl traumatized into silence. Hunger and dust storms aren't the only dangers this found family faces on the rails. After an assault, they're forced to outrun the police, all while trying to track down the First Lady. But time is running out and Magnolia's chance to reunite her siblings depends on one thing-finding Eleanor.

Award-winning historical author Kerry Chaput is back with a touching story of loss and survival set in America's Great Depression. With vivid details and unforgettable characters, Chasing Eleanor takes readers on an adventure of the heart, where a young woman finds hope in the most unlikely places. A touching tribute to the great Eleanor Roosevelt, this adventure-filled story will entertain and inspire all ages.

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2023 Dante Rossetti Award - First Place

2023 Sarton Women's Book Awards Finalist - Young Adult Fiction

2023 Readers' Favorite Finalist - YA Coming of Age

"Chaput's novel, a love letter to Eleanor Roosevelt, reflects that learning to love is an education in itself. Highly recommended." -Historical Novel Society (Editor's Choice)

"Kerry Chaput has a way of taking you on a journey, wrapping you up into the young characters as if you were right there with them experiencing the struggles, hardships and tragedies. You don't want to step away from reading for fear of missing something." -Denise Ongarato, NetGalley Reviewer

"This is a can't put down book and Magnolia will make you want to weep at times in the way they were treated. Magnolia and her brothers will leave you thinking about them long after this story is finished." -Lori Parrish, NetGalley Reviewer

"Kerry Chaput has used every element required to write the perfect novel. This book would be an ideal addition to the Hallmark Movie Channel." -Midwest Book Review

"Chaput's beautiful prose and sympathetic depiction of conditions during the Great Depression makes Chasing Eleanor as powerful a novel as the women it portrays. If you loved The Giver of Stars by JoJo Moyes, you will find this novel equally as evocative." -Melony Carey, Muskogee Phoenix

"Brimming with hope and heart, and set against the vivid backdrop of America's Great Depression, Chasing Eleanor is the story of a young girl's journey to uncovering the true meaning of family. Readers of historical fiction won't want to miss this gem of a book. I loved every page!" -Nicole Meier, author of The Second Chance Supper Club and The Girl Made of Clay

"I was hooked from page one by the unstoppable Magnolia and her fierce love for her younger brothers. Bolstered by Eleanor Roosevelt's words during the time of the Great Depression, Magnolia refuses to give up on the idea of keeping her siblings together, even when it means undertaking a dangerous journey alone. Kerry Chaput's research shines through as she takes us back to this tumultuous time in history, but this heart-warming novel is ultimately about the hope that comes with learning to trust and finding family in unlikely places." -Tracey Lange, New York Times Bestseller and Goodreads Choice Awards Finalist, We Are the Brennans

About the Author

Kerry Chaput is an award-winning historical fiction author. She believes in the power of stories that highlight young women and found families. Born and raised in California, she now lives in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, where she can be found on hiking trails and in coffee shops. Connect with her at www.kerrywrites.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Black Rose Writing (June 14, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 287 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1685132103
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1685132101
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.72 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 118 ratings

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Kerry Chaput is an award-winning historical fiction author. Her love of the past inspires her action-adventure stories which focus on young women from history, first love, found family, and a touch of magic.

Born and raised in California, she now lives in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, a common setting for her novels. Connect with her at www.kerrywrites.com

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Thank you @suzyspprovedbooktours and @kerrywrites for my gifted copy. My thoughts are my own.This beautiful story captured my attention from the beginning. The author’s vivid descriptions took me to the 1930s, during a time when much of the world was struggling with loss of income, unemployment, and even malnutrition. This well-researched story especially emphasized hardships on women, children, and African Americans. I noticed two themes that ran throughout:“That’s the thing about the Great Depression. Living with nothing forced us all to find out who we were on the raw, fleshy inside.”And:“The less people have, the more they want to give.”Above all, this is a coming of age story! The main character, 17 year-old Magnolia, struggles with many issues but she ultimately gains valuable life knowledge and in the end she makes a difficult decision. This one brought tears!Read this if you enjoy:*colorful characters*vivid descriptions that take you to another time*coming of age tales, and*life lessons(The quotes mentioned above are from the book.)
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J.R. Daly
5.0 out of 5 stars Finding Heroines Who Fight to Inspire
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2023
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Kerry Chaput is quickly earning acclaim, and rightfully so, as a writer who brings young female protagonists to center stage, fraught with flaws and filled with hope. Magnolia Parker is her newest heroine in Chasing Eleanor. Set during the Great Depression, a chance fictionalized encounter with First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, sets Magnolia on a quest to reclaim her family. From Bend, Oregon to Warm Springs, Georgia to the forgotten, wind-blown farmlands of the Midwest, Magnolia’s journey comes alive in her zig-zag trek as she hops trains, finding a new definition of family along the way. Chaput’s ability to craft scarred characters who never give up their fight shines on every page. Using a real event of Eleanor Roosevelt’s stop in Bend to speak and inspire the down-trodden of the Depression anchors the book in the time-period when darkness and despair gripped the country. Action and adventure fill each chapter. I enjoyed meeting a young heroine at the center of that action, taking control of her life and step-by-step letting go of the past to embrace her future.
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4.0 out of 5 stars wonderful historical fiction story
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2023
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This was a wonderful historical fiction story. Based during the Great Depression, you are taken on a journey through heartbreaking situations. The characters are well developed and I grew to love Magnolia (Maggie). She is such an amazing young lady who is determined to keep her family together despite having no mother, no father, and no job. But she does not give up. Her love for her brothers is inspirational. When she is presented with the rare opportunity to meet Eleanor Roosevelt, she is in awe. And Eleanor’s quotes help her to keep the faith and trudge along. I loved the way Eleanor Roosevelt was represented and her efforts to help women and their role in society. Then when Maggie meets Hop and Red, life takes a turn. They band together and the relationship develops. A coming-of-age story, this one will have you cringing at what the various characters endure, encouraging them as they struggle to live a simple life, cheering them on as they travel physically and emotionally through the difficult days of the depression. A great adventure sprinkled the pages. While not a light read, you will have your heart lifted when you get to the end and see Maggie’s life unfold in an amazing way.
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Judy
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2024
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So heartfelt and real with raw emotion, growth through hardship most of us will never know. You don’t want to miss reading this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming, excitement, heartache,love,and adventure all in one!
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2023
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This was such an amazing book filled with hope, excitement, suspense, headache and love all in one book! I highly recommend this book. I couldn't put the book down for 2 days and was sad to finish because I wanted to keep reading about the life and adventures of Magnolia.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful and Captivating Story!
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2023
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Thank you @suzyspprovedbooktours and @kerrywrites for my gifted copy. My thoughts are my own.

This beautiful story captured my attention from the beginning. The author’s vivid descriptions took me to the 1930s, during a time when much of the world was struggling with loss of income, unemployment, and even malnutrition. This well-researched story especially emphasized hardships on women, children, and African Americans. I noticed two themes that ran throughout:

“That’s the thing about the Great Depression. Living with nothing forced us all to find out who we were on the raw, fleshy inside.”

And:

“The less people have, the more they want to give.”

Above all, this is a coming of age story! The main character, 17 year-old Magnolia, struggles with many issues but she ultimately gains valuable life knowledge and in the end she makes a difficult decision. This one brought tears!

Read this if you enjoy:
*colorful characters
*vivid descriptions that take you to another time
*coming of age tales, and
*life lessons

(The quotes mentioned above are from the book.)
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful and Captivating Story!
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2023
Thank you @suzyspprovedbooktours and @kerrywrites for my gifted copy. My thoughts are my own.

This beautiful story captured my attention from the beginning. The author’s vivid descriptions took me to the 1930s, during a time when much of the world was struggling with loss of income, unemployment, and even malnutrition. This well-researched story especially emphasized hardships on women, children, and African Americans. I noticed two themes that ran throughout:

“That’s the thing about the Great Depression. Living with nothing forced us all to find out who we were on the raw, fleshy inside.”

And:

“The less people have, the more they want to give.”

Above all, this is a coming of age story! The main character, 17 year-old Magnolia, struggles with many issues but she ultimately gains valuable life knowledge and in the end she makes a difficult decision. This one brought tears!

Read this if you enjoy:
*colorful characters
*vivid descriptions that take you to another time
*coming of age tales, and
*life lessons

(The quotes mentioned above are from the book.)
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3.0 out of 5 stars Historical Fiction About The Great Depression
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2023
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This book packs a punch. Heart-rending historical fiction, set in the time of the Great Depression. The author did a great job of depicting what life was like during this troubled time in our country.
Y.A. is the intended audience, but there are some very adult themes that might need adult guidance.
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Barbara Ristine
4.0 out of 5 stars A unique perspective on the Great Depression
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2024
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This YA historical novel centers on a teen girl who is desperately trying to keep her family together in the depths of the Depression. She believes that First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt is the key to their survival, so she goes on a quixotic journey, crisscrossing the US, in her effort to meet Mrs. Roosevelt. The historical details are well-researched and the gritty determination of the characters reminded me of Kristen Hannah’s The Four Winds.
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Lisa P Carnochan
5.0 out of 5 stars If you've ever felt like life has thrown too much heartache at you, Magnolia will give you hope
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2023
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The Great Depression is often remembered in images of men on sidewalks, and families in dusty cars. But what about the children who had to fend for themselves? What about the teenagers who were thrust into adulthood way before they were ready? The trains didn't carry just men–hobos–young adults fought their way to some kind of home too.

Teen-aged Magnolia has one goal: find her younger brothers who've been sent to an orphan asylum while she was working to help them live. She never gives up, strengthened by the young friends she finds on the way, and a memory of the great lady who is working for all of America. Eleanor Roosevelt would be proud. And readers will be thrilled, and moved, by Magnolia's voyage.
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RobG
5.0 out of 5 stars Love and persistence!
Reviewed in Canada on April 25, 2024
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I’ve almost read this book a few times, waiting for when I was in just the right mood. It didn’t disappoint. From the first page it grabbed my heart and didn’t let go. My grandfather rode the rails during the Depression with his younger brothers and this story felt like it held pieces of stories adjacent to his.
This is a moving testament to women, to forgiveness, and to the healing power of love.
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