Connie Goodman

Snakes, Snails, and Puppy Dog Tails Connie Goodman

Everyone knows that little boys are made of snakes, snails, and puppy dog tails. If you enjoyed the book "Tom Sawyer", you will love this book! It is a book for all ages to enjoy. It is a book of intrigue and has a surprising secret! Open your imagination and take a trip back in time to a world of wholesome mischief. It's 1920 and tragedy has struck the household of Frank Morgan. Frank's wife has died and the family is torn apart. His children have been placed in foster homes and he and his oldest children, Frankie and Tommy, have moved to the county poor house. Through sweat and blood, Frank works hard to turn things around and put his family back together. However, Frankie and Tommy are kids and kids will have in expensive fun. They explore, they get into mischief, and they meet interesting people along the way. One interesting person captures the imagination of Frankie and becomes the subject of intrigue. The mystifying woman, that lives in the woods, can stop bleeding and talk the fire out of a burn. What other secrets does she have? She may even know Frankie's secret!