Of Foster Homes And Flies

By Chad Lutzke,

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A neglected 12-year-old boy does nothing to report the death of his mother in order to compete in a spelling bee. A tragic coming-of-age tale of horror and drama in the setting of a hot New Orleans summer.

"Original, touching coming of age."—Jack Ketchum, author of The Girl Next Door…

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1 author picked Of Foster Homes And Flies as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This is a short read, one you'll devour in just a few sessions, as it will hold your attention from start to finish. This is real-life horror, not make-believe. Yes, there are some graphic descriptions, but this tale does not set out to shock. There is no gore for the sake of it.

As horrific as Denny's (M.C.) situation is, there are beautiful, tender moments that will tug at your heart.

I don't know if it was because the whole of my career was spent teaching kids of Denny's age, but I found myself fully engaged in his story. Denny's…

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