Talk about unlucky sevens. An hour ago, seventeen-year-old, seven months pregnant Novalee Nation was heading for California with her boyfriend. Now she finds herself stranded at a Wal-Mart in Sequoyah, Oklahoma, with just $7.77 in change. But Novalee is about to discover hidden treasures in this small Southwest town–a group of down-to-earth, deeply caring people willing to help a homeless, jobless girl living secretly in a Wal-Mart. From Bible-thumping blue-haired Sister Thelma Husband to eccentric librarian Forney Hull who loves Novalee more than she loves herself, they are about to take her–and you, too–on a moving, funny, and unforgettable journey to . . . Where the Heart Is.
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Sexual Content - 0/5
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Violence - 2/5
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Language - 2/5
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Drugs and Alcohol - 2/5
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Summary
Overall This is an amazing first book that will settle into your heart and stay. The main character is so unique and the people she meets are unforgettable. I loved the mood evoked by this unlikely tale in small town heartland. If you have seen the movie, you need to read the book. If you haven't seen the movie, read the book first and then see it. Not recommended for teens because of a disturbing sequence of violence.
Violence There is a scene of the results of violence sad and disturbing. No graphic description.
Language
Sexual See the comment on violence. This was sexual in nature but again there is no description just the aftermath.
Drug & Alcohol Use of alcohol causes problems for one character
Review by Susan