The Queen of October
published 1989, by Algonquin Books, hardback and paperback.

The Queen of October is an adult novel that also appeals to young adults from ages 12 and up. It has been used in high school English classes for individual reports. Set in l959, The Queen of October deals with a segregated South struggling with change. It is the story of a young girl coming of age in the midst of her family's breakup.

Synopsis
When 13-year-old Sally Maulden is sent to Coldwater, Arkansas, to stay with her grandparents she makes the best of her situation--never giving in to self-pity. Sally is a humorous and practical-minded young lady with a grand story to tell.

New York Times Notable Book

Selected by the Library Journal as One of the Best Adult Books Suitable for Young Adults, l989.

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Editorial Reviews

Chicago Tribune
"This is a remarkable first novel, bursting with warmth. Shelley Mickle achieves a great deal more than laughter. She succeeds in creating characters the reader grows to love."

Richmond Times-Dispatch
"Mickle has exhibited a great talent--making captivating writing appear effortless."

Atlanta Journal-Constitution
"There is a rare quality of gentleness in her prose, a celebration of life that is refreshing and welcome."

The New York Times Book Review
"Impressive"

New York Times Notable Books of the Year
A 13-year old Southern girl adjusting to her parents' breakup is the focal point of this "impressive" first novel.

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