The Last Brass Ring

Lilli Whitaker didn't expect to spend the summer before her senior year living on Staten Island with her notoriously difficult great aunt Stella. Her one refuge is a summer job at a run-down amusement park. For Lilli, 1989 becomes a summer of discovery that leads to romance, new friendships, and a long-hidden family secret.>Award-winning book that recently earned acclaim from the prestigious Next Generation Indie Book Awards! What readers say: >"A charming exploration of restoration and rebirth. The writing sparkles, the story captivates and surprises, the entire book delights.- Kenn Amdahl, author of There Are No Electrons "There are no summer job blahs for Lilli in this charming, well-written story about new friendships, budding romance, and big family secrets.">"I read over 100 books a year, and this one grabbed me right away." - Alice Kober, Librarian "You can smell the hot dogs, feel the humidity, and hear the music of the carousal. Hill has taken the reader into the heart and soul of what it's like to be a young woman finding her place in the world. Lilli Rose is a character so memorable and lovable we can't help but root for her as she struggles to unravel tightly knotted secrets and to understand her past and what family means. A coming-of-age story with so much heart you will think about Lilli and her triumph of courage long after you close the book." --Shannon Baker, author of the Kate Fox mystery series.