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Review from Tribute Books Mama
This is a very heartwarming and sad story of five children who were made orphans when their widowed father dies unexpectedly. http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2012/01/priest-and-peaches-by-larry-peterson-ya.html Read more
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Review from BlogCritics
The Priest and the Peaches is one of the most delightful Christian books on today’s market. While it is aimed toward young adults, I must admit that I thoroughly enjoyed Larry Peterson’s portrayal of the incredible problems young adults and/or children face after they have lost both parents. http://blogcritics.org/books/article/book-review-the-priest-and-the Read more
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INDEPENDENCE DAY—God bless the 56 Signers
IT MAKES SENSE TO MEBy Larry Peterson A cover letter, dated in Philadelphia, July 6, 1776, was attached to the Declaration of Independence and sent to the British authorities wherein John Hancock states: Gentlemen, Altho it is not possible to forsee the consequences of human actions, yet it is nevertheless a duty we owe ourselves… Read more
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Larry talks about…setting and The Priest and the Peaches
1. Why did you choose this setting?I was born and raised in NYC (the Bronx) so the setting was ingrained in me: the people, the sights and sounds, the places, the smells, style of living, etc. 2. How is it a fundamental part of your overall theme?The setting is in a blue-collar neighborhood of God… Read more
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Larry talks about….plot and The Priest and the Peaches
1. Who is the plot based around?The plot revolves around the five Peach children, Teddy, 18, Joanie, 17, and their three younger brothers, Dancer, 14, Beeker, 10 and Joey, age 6. Their father suddenly passes away and, since their mom had died a few years earlier, they are now on their own. Teddy is in… Read more
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Larry talks about…the antagonist
1. Who is your favorite character?Beatrice Amon, the antagonist. 2. Why is he/she your favorite?As the story unfolded Beatrice morphed into someone that even surprised me. Hopefully the reader will be as surprised as I was. 3. How did you come to create him/her?Once I happened to pass by a woman as I was walking… Read more
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