The Time of the Fireflies by Kimberley Griffiths Little

Now I'll Tell You Everything, by Phyllis Reynolds.Roomies, by Sara Zarr & Tara Altebrando.The Time of the Fireflies, by Kimberley Griffiths.The Impossible Knife of Memory, by Laurie Halse An.People who are squeamish about creepy possessed dolls, however, should probably give this one a pass. I also appreciated the fact (which I only realized in conclusion) that all of the important characters in the story are female - proving that one can write a story that is empowering without having to make a big point in doing so. Download Citation The Time of the Fireflies by Kimberley Griffiths Little A move back to the family’s Louisiana hometown was supposed to bring some peace to Larissa’s family, still grieving. Little avoids the types of good ol' boy Southern stereotypes that plague stories place in the bayou, and instead uses the setting and local color to prettify the story. There are a few rough spots in the narration (and the resolution is a bit from out in left field), but overall this is a satisfying story and engrossing read. Fireflies The critically acclaimed author of 'When the Butterflies Came' spins a thrilling story of one girls race to unravel the curse that has haunted her family for generations. This wonderful and complex story plays well as a decent supernatural mystery novel, and includes some nice gentle (and subtle) lessons about forgiveness and familial reconciliation that are appropriate for a middle reader. A mysterious voice tells her frantically that she must 'trust the fireflies' and that it's 'a matter of life or death.' The message and the medium make little sense to Larissa but soon she is embroiled in a mystery involving ancient curses and betrayals, time travel, and family tragedies.

A great mystery and adventure for Larissa. Learn about Larissa family legacy and the incredible Mansion on the Bayou they once lived in and how the past always affect our future. Kimberley takes you on a great time travel adventure in early 1900 Louisiana. One evening, in her home above her parent's antique shop in a small bayou town in Louisiana, Larissa answers a phone call on one of the antique phones from the shop - a phone which isn't hooked up. Go back in time with Larissa in Time of the Fireflies.