Tonya Trimble

Curiosity, with a Capital S is a memoir, written in journal form, of two siblings and their summer spent on a South Carolina island during World War II. The "S" stands for Tracy's older brother Stanley. The title reminds me of a song from the musical Music Man where the lyrics speak of trouble with a capitol "T" because Stanley was frequently in trouble for his adventuresome and inquisitive antics. These children experienced real-life adventures as they explored Lady's Island. They interacted with adults who not only shared their love for their professions but a selfless concern for the welfare of others. Stanley learned to build models and Kate took pride in the fact that Mom was teaching her to cook. Even though the kids get into some potentially dangerous situations there is a quiet and safe warmth to the stories that Kate describes. Though our country was at war and the effects of that war were far-reaching in the lives of those at home, Lady's Island was a refuge for the best of memories that childhood could provide.… (meer)