Ebook {Epub PDF} Otherwise Known As Possum by Maria D. Laso

Otherwise Known As Possum. By Maria D. Laso. Format Hardcover Book. $ LIST PRICE: $ YOU SAVE $ (25%) Save to Wishlist. Saved to Wishlist. Share. A former journalist, Maria D. Laso was a beloved creative writing teacher in Orange County, CA, where she helped people from teens to senior citizens find their voices. She completed her debut novel, Otherwise Known as Possum, shortly before her death in Maria D. Laso is the author of Otherwise Known As Possum ( avg rating, ratings, 25 reviews), Flatten That Belly, Trim Those Thighs ( avg ratin /5.

The next breakout star in the grand tradition of southern literature! A debut that introduces the most charming, mischievous, unforgettable heroine since Scout Finch. Possum Porter has had it with change. First she lost Mama, leaving a hole nothing can fill. And now, instead of trying to return to s. So begins Maria D. Laso's debut -- and only -- novel, a labor of about a decade. LizBetty Porter, the "Possum" of the book's title, is sweet, tough, spunky, and her voice rings true. Laso's use of language is lively and quirky without being overly precious, and her characters are believable and complex. The Book Return Blog. 'Otherwise Known as Possum' is a middle-grade historical fiction novel. The story takes place in the deep south during at the height of the great depression. The titular character, Possum Porter's, mother and baby brother recently died in childbirth.

‘Otherwise Known as Possum’ is a middle-grade historical fiction novel. The story takes place in the deep south during at the height of the great depression. The titular character, Possum Porter’s, mother and baby brother recently died in childbirth. A former journalist, Maria D. Laso was a beloved creative writing teacher in Orange County, CA, where she helped people from teens to senior citizens find their voices. She completed her debut novel, Otherwise Known as Possum, shortly before her death in Otherwise Known As Possum. by: Maria D. Laso. Published by:Scholastic Audio Books on February 28th Genres:Middle Grade, Southern Fiction, Historical Fiction Source: Publisher Pages Purchase: Rating: Possum Porter has had it with change. First Mama and baby died, leaving a hole nothing can fill.