Possibles
Sheppy has always believed in the possibles of life -- "anything can happen, anything can be". But after a long, debilitating illness, Sheppy's father dies and instead of going to camp, Sheppy must get a job to help her mother pay the bills. Suddenly, the possibles seem beyond her grasp. Can Sheppy's new friends help her remember that "love always wins?" "Nelson...transcends the color of skin to write about the strength of family, the love inherent in people of all races, and the 'possibles' of a life creatively and courageously lived". -- Booklist "This is a believable portrait of a close-knit African American family, whose love for one another finally allows them to find a way back to happiness". -- School Library Journal "A lovely, lyrical story of love, loss, and the nobility that exists in others once we look beyond their masks". -- Kirkus Reviews