Date: November 10, 2010
Author: Judy Hyde

Anola Pickett sells WASATCH SUMMER to Cedar Fort

Anola Pickett’s middle grade novel WASATCH SUMMER will be published by Cedar Fort in April 2011. Pickett’s historical fiction is based on the true story of a young pioneer girl whose family sent her high into the mountains of Utah to tend the family’s sheep. Young Hannah endures loneliness with the help of some Blackfoot who have settled on the mountainside for the summer. The dangers are real, but Hannah finds her own strength as her family struggles to survive. Order your copy today!

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  • Judy Hyde said on Nov 16, 10 @ 3:39 pm

    Exciting news, Anola! I’m very happy for you! :)

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