A new york times notable book and the march 2001 selection of oprahs book club, icy sparks is the sad, funny and transcendent tale of a young girl growing up in the mountains of eastern kentucky during the 1950s. Icy sparks was a new york times notable book of the year. Icy sparks has 9 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. A new york times notable book and the march 2001 selection of oprahs book club, icy sparks is the sad, funny, and transcendent tale of a young girl growing. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Gwyn grew up in south georgia, in the small town of cordele. She has created an unforgettable character in icy a young girl suffering from tourettes syndrome.
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