Dandelion Summer

Blue Sky Hill Series, Book 4

By: Lisa Wingate

Narrated by: Jason Culp, Bahni Turpin

"A story beautifully told, with richly drawn characters that will...make you want to laugh and cry" from the number one New York Times best-selling author of The Book of Lost Friends and Before We Were Yours.

All her life, Epiphany Salerno has been tossed like a dandelion seed on the wind. Now, at 16, she must move to the low-rent side of Blue Sky Hill and work where she's not wanted: in an upscale home on The Hill.

J. Norman Alvord's daughter has hired a teenager to stay with him in the afternoons. Widowed and suffering from heart trouble, Norman wants to be left alone. But in Epie's presence, Norman discovers a mystery. Deep in his mind lie memories of another house, another life, and a woman who saved him.

As summer comes to Blue Sky Hill, two residents from different worlds will journey through a turbulent past, and find that with an unexpected road trip through sleepy Southern towns comes life-changing friendship...and clues to a family secret hidden for a lifetime.

Winner of the 2012 Carol Award for Women's Fiction from the American Christian Fiction Writers

©2011 Lisa Wingate (P)2020 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

"A rare gem of a book.... It's a story beautifully told, with richly drawn characters that will squeeze your heart and make you want to laugh and cry at the same time. Like dandelion seeds, J. Norm and Epie will take root in your heart and stay with you long after you've closed the last page." (New York Times best-selling author Karen White)

"A gripping and beautifully told story that crosses generations and reminds us it is love that changes our world. With both startling insight and humor, Lisa Wingate tells a story that takes the reader to the moon and back to the human heart. Dandelion Summer has a compassionate and lyrical heartbeat you won't want to miss." (New York Times best-selling author Patti Callahan Henry)

"An old man's haunting memories and a young girl's dreams merge in Lisa Wingate's absolutely unforgettable story of hope and reconciliation." (New York Times best-selling author Sherryl Woods)

Incredibly Emotional

For anyone with elderly parents. The first chapter helped me understand what my parents went through before they died. And the rest of the book gave me hope at a time when I question my own purpose in life.

I enjoyed it from beginning to end!

I could not stop listening to this book. The narration was perfect. The story was wonderful. I cried and laughed out loud! PERFECT!

OUTSTANDING!

I can’t say enough about this book. I enjoyed every minute of it. I highly recommend it it.

Wonderful story

I know this is a long book. But oh so worth the time. I loved the characters and this story. I found myself thinking of these characters when I wasn’t listening to the book. Lisa Wingate always has such wonderful books. Thank you for this one. I was truly engaged.

Outstanding Book!

Loved the narration for this book! The story line is very good aw well, and it made me look forward to when I could hear it. It is a sweet and unpredictable story.

One of the most uplifting and beautiful novels I have read of late…

This beautiful uplifting story is now a favorite. The writing is perfect, the narration outstanding. Real, authentic, not sappy or predictable, and incredibly inspiring for all ages. Thank you Lisa Wingate, Jason Culp and Bahni Turpin! You are all amazing!

Last in this series & I’m sad it’s ending

This entire series was good - I listened to them via Audible… the last story about an elderly man and a teenage girl who form a deep bond is just such a sweet story. I loved it.

Great Story

Excellent and entertaining story. A little lengthy with details. But worth the read. A plus

Two Broken Halves Make a Whole

The language I don’t have to say how much I loved this gorgeously written story!

This is a character-driven story done by someone who is a rarity in the writing world - Lisa Wingate is a master writer like NO other! “J. Norm," the curmudgeonly old guy is transformed by an Epiphany he has who comes to his home to work at the sunset of his life. Epiphany Jones undergoes change as well! They are a perfect blessing to each other!

What a pleasure!!

This beautiful heartfelt story is the best book I’ve heard in a long time. The characters are so interesting. You won’t be sorry.