This trilogy (So far) really intrigues me! I stumbled upon one of D. James Smith's books way back when I started my blog. I accidently read the second book before the first, but it didn't matter. Now there is a third story about Paolo and his Italian-American family.
I love the voice of Paolo. He has some great lines in this book. (I returned it to the library, so I can't quote any...) His family life is so interesting to me. I love the big family he has.
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This is my own title. It received rave reviews and is selling well.
Last in a series I wrote, beginning with The Boys of San Joaquin which won an Edgar. Solid, wholesome, funny, book for teens and pre-teens.