Books with author Kathleen Savage

Saving Supermanprovides a fine psychological novela versatile, changing story that closely examines a childs powers of survival and adaptation. D. Donovan, eBook Reviewer, MBRIt is 1956 when ten-year-old Pete Martin runs away from homestraight into a violent storm. As lightning and thunder crack all around him, Pete seeks shelter in a dilapidated shed. But as he approaches the dark building, he suddenly realizes he is not alone.Jake, a homeless veteran who has carved out a meager existence in the shed, helps Pete warm up and soon discovers that the boy is facing many challenges. Petes baby brother died at birth, his father left home, his mother slashed her wrists, and he flunked his grade at school. As Pete confides in his new friend, he learns that Jake struggles with his own internal demons, memories that cause terrifying nightmares and continue to haunt his daily life. But Pete has no idea that he will, very soon, set out on a journey to uncover evil memories lurking in his own pastsecrets with the power to either reunite or destroy his entire family.Saving Superman is a tale about love, forgiveness, and the bond between a young boy and a troubled man as each bravely faces the inescapable cruelties of life.

Saving Superman provides a fine psychological novel a versatile, changing story that closely examines a child's powers of survival and adaptation D. Donovan, eBook Reviewer, MBR It is 1956 when ten-year-old Pete Martin runs away from home-straight into a violent storm. As lightning and thunder crack all around him, Pete seeks shelter in a dilapidated shed. But as he approaches the dark building, he suddenly realizes he is not alone. Jake, a homeless veteran who has carved out a meager existence in the shed, helps Pete warm up and soon discovers that the boy is facing many challenges. Pete's baby brother died at birth, his father left home, his mother slashed her wrists, and he flunked his grade at school. As Pete confides in his new friend, he learns that Jake struggles with his own internal demons, memories that cause terrifying nightmares and continue to haunt his daily life. But Pete has no idea that he will, very soon, set out on a journey to uncover evil memories lurking in his own past-secrets with the power to either reunite or destroy his entire family. Saving Superman is a tale about love, forgiveness, and the bond between a young boy and a troubled man as each bravely faces the inescapable cruelties of life.

Set in the Cumberlands of East Tennessee in the 1950s, Saving Superman is a coming of age story that follows Pete, a ten year old boy, through a terrifying year. When Pete runs away, he’s still a child – ill-equipped for the challenges ahead, haunted by terrifying nightmares and visions, and confused by Pa’s rage and Ma’s abandonment.With help from Jake, a veteran turned hobo. Pete confronts the secrets hiding in his mind and learns important facts Ma and Pa have long concealed.But if Pete shares his dangerous knowledge with the Feds, will it kill or unite his troubled family?