Josephine's Black Box

Book Cover

FAMILY CHILDREN'S

1940s & '50s

Nastalgia A Jenkins

  • -
  • Views

Submision Type

book

Logline

While her husband is off in the war, mother of four, Josephine finds her strength through her children and faith. Until one day the faith is tested when her eldest son Billy Ray goes missing.

Genre

Family,Children's

Short Summary

Oklahoma, 1942 Humming the old church songs big mama used to sing right before she headed to church or work, Josephine walked back in the house and started clearing dishes from the breakfast she had cooked earlier that day. chores finished, Josephine headed into the town to purchase some peaches.

Setting

Oklahoma

Based on a True Story

No

Plot - Premise

Tragedy,Rags to Riches,Other

Plot - Other Elements

Happy Ending

Mature Audience Themes

Information not completed

Main Character Details

Name: Josephine

Age: 32

Gender: Female

Role: Protagonist

Key Traits: Faithful,Empathetic,Educated,Gracious,Unapologetic,Strong Moral Code,Selfless,Outspoken,Religious,Modest

Additional Character Details

Name: Billy Ray

Age: 17

Gender: Male

Role: Antagonist

Key Traits: Adventurous,Masculine,Obedient,Charming,Visionary

Additional Character Details

Name: Coretta

Age: 15

Gender: Female

Role: antagonist

Key Traits: Aspiring,Blunt,Empathetic,Confident,Outspoken,Heartthrob,Strong Moral Code,Leader,Unapologetic,Sarcastic

Additional Character Details

The author has not yet written this

About The Author

While her husband is off in the war, mother of four, Josephine worked at the Billers-Ville Elementary School for Negros, teaching history by day and scrubbing floors for white folks by night. All told, she managed to handle the ups and downs. Embarking the journey through life and love Josephine endures the life lessons she is faced while raising her children in the south. Unitl one day her faith is tested when her eldest son Billy Ray goes missing.

Target Audiences

Age: 7-12,13-17

Target Gender: Universal

Group Specific

Information not completed

Publishing Details

Status: Yes: self-published

Publisher: Xlibris

Year Published: 2019

Hard Copy Available

Yes

ISBN

1796042552