“Vanessa’s Valley”

Vanessa’s Valley is the story of a secret being kept.  Vanessa Taylor is a troubled fifteen-year-old girl for whom life has not been fair.  By accident Vanessa falls upon a secret so large she just does not know what to do.  She is unsure whether she can handle it, whether she is smart enough or whether she even really wants the responsibility.  She does know that for the sake of many other people the secret must be kept and protected.  It appears for the first time, in her life, she has fallen onto something more important than she is or her seemingly petty problems.

     Vanessa shares the secret with someone who has carried the secret tremendously longer, however, in the end he cannot be of much help.  It now falls to Vanessa to deal with everything, but how, after all, isn’t she just a fifteen-year-old girl from Boston, Massachusetts?

cover by: Pat Lithgow

What People Have Written About "Vanessa’s Valley"

***** A delightful book – 11/12/06

Paula L. LaRoche (Portland, Maine)      A must read for children and adults alike.  Mr. Story has the imagination needed to create this wonderful tale.  His ability to look at life through the innocent eyes of a child is refreshing.  I look forward to his next book with great anticipation.

 

***** I’d like to find this place myself – 9/23/06

Rit Walker; "American Jukebox," WBNW Radio (Boston, Massachusetts)     This is a story that will capture your imagination. A book for younger audiences written as if it were being told by someone who was there, it leaves you waiting for more.  A fantastic journey as experienced by a 15 year old girl from Boston.  Makes you wonder about a “follow up” book.

 

***** Innovative and original…, – 10/6/06

Deborah Vaccaro (Boston, Massachusetts)      Mr. Story writes a compelling and fun story.  He seems to understand all to well how the mind of a teenaged girl works!  I’m looking forward to reading a follow up book, and have recommended this book to a number of people!  

Katelyn J. Richards “11 Years Old” (Woburn, MA)   I love the Vanessa's Valley series! It's full of suspense and drama.  The books are full of adventures and keep you craving for more.  This book will take you through the crazy, dramatic adventures of the valley.  I recommended this book to my entire 6th grade class and recommend it to all children  young and old, as well as adults (that dare to take the adventure).   I am looking forward very much to more of Mr. Story's books. Keep up the good work.