Positive Reviews for Plumb Full of History A Story of Abingdon, Virginia

"I read your book, Plumb Full of History. I like your book. I like the
characters and it gave a lot of good information. I have both of your books. I can't wait until your other books come out!"
-Breanna B., Watauga Elementary School

"Donna Warmuth is a wonderful writer, so entertaining that the story really takes over and the history comes alive on the page before us. She's a good guide to a lost world-and you'll love Gram! Great reading for all ages." -Lee Smith, award-winning author of The Last Girls

"Readers young and old will find a treasure trove of Virginia history in this lovingly-crafted tale of Abingdon past and present."

-Sharon McCrumb, New York Times Best-selling author of The Songcather

"It is with pleasure I endorse Donna Akers Warmuth's book: Plumb Full of History: A Story of Abingdon, Virginia. We are quite excited about a book written for children about the history of Abingdon, Virginia. Donna has done an outstanding job in using a contemporary event, the Kiwanis' Plumb Alley Day fundraiser, as the backdrop for a story about a Grandmother and her two grandchildren. She has woven a delightful talk, with a bit of mystery and humor, about events and people who helped make historic Abingdon. I know it will be a pleasure for someone of any age to read."

-Kitty Henninger, President of Historical Society of Washington County, Virginia

"Donna's book is a delightful story that accurately portrays the history of Abingdon and will be particularly popular with younger readers"

-Steve Galyean, Director, Abingdon Convention & Visitors Bureau

"The author has done an excellent job of making the two children and the grandmother seem alive and like people we all know. The accompanying mystery of the wolf is suspenseful enough to make the book memorable. I congratulate both you and the author for creating an effective presentation based on real knowledge of our area. Why should history be boring when it's about real places and real people?"

-Eugenia Summers Phillips, Regent, Black's Fort Chapter DAR, Abingdon, VA

"This book should challenge the most actively curious readers to clasp the hands of Gram and Addie, come to Abingdon and search for the yellow-eyed wolf."

-Hendrika Schuster, Historical role player, Abingdon, VA

"What a delightful, informative book! Though intended for middle grade readers, Plumb Full of History will be enjoyed by both youth and adults."

-Klell B. Napps, Historical Society of Washington County, VA

"Reading Plumb Full of History will be an enjoyable way for children and adults to learn about our town and the Kiwanis Club's Plumb Alley Day. The author, a native of Abingdon, has researched and written a very interesting history. I think local citizens will especially enjoy it. I certainly plan to read it to my eight grandchildren and recommend it to my friends."

-French H. Moore, Vice Mayor of Abingdon, VA

"It is wonderful to have a book that engages children in local history and provides them with a sense of their own community."

-Jack and Rubinette Niemann, Volunteers, Historical Society of Washington County, Virginia

"I couldn't stop reading until I finished the last word. I even learned some new things about Abingdon. It's a marvelous book for children."

-Harriet DeBose, Retired teacher, Washington County, VA school system

"Even though I have been active in the Overmountain Victory Trail March for many years, Donna's book brings this story and others from Washington County, Virginia to life in an inspiring way."

-Blair Keller, member of Overmountain Victory Trail Association

"(Donna Warmuth) really did her homework! A super job. To all folks planning to visit the area or to settle here; get your copy."

-John Phipps, Phipps Farm, Abingdon, VA