Knee High by the Fourth of July: More Stories of Growing Up in and Around Small Towns in the Midwest;

Thirty-three heartwarming, funny and dramatic stories about life in the Midwest. The authors' ages range from twleve to eight-seven, yet their words share a universal theme of nostalgia and a love of storytelling. "Outhouse Oscar" tells of a lighthearted prank, "The Zipper" recalls a time of budding romance at the county fair, and "A Harvest of Stones" is a haibun, a unique combination of narrative and haiku. Whatever your reading mood, there's a story here for you.