Laura DeNooyer-Moore's All That Is Hidden is a heartwarming tale that will take you on a moving journey into the late 1960s. Tina, a 10-year-old tomboy, and her brother, Nick, live in a small Appalachian town where life is modest. They enjoy the simple things in life, like baseball. One day, their humble community is unsettled by a New York businessman who intends to construct a theme park in their town. Tina's neighbors are divided over his plans to develop their land. Drew, Tina's father, is visibly opposed to the park for confidential reasons. He has many secrets buried in his past, and plans to keep them that way. However, as we all know, secrets have a way of resurfacing, unexpectedly, when you least anticipate them. Thus, when Drew's past misdeeds are exposed, they impact his family life in a significant way. Will he eventually make peace with himself and his family?

All That Is Hidden is an enjoyable and heartfelt Appalachian adventure that will keep you hooked for many hours. Laura DeNooyer-Moore has crafted a stunning novel, with unforgettable characters, a gorgeous mountain setting, and a well-developed plot. Its evocative storyline is based on secrets, fond childhood memories, folklore, old wives' tales, and authentic depictions of the Appalachian way of life. It took a few moments to acquaint myself with the characters' Appalachian accents. But DeNooyer-Moore artfully weaves their cultural dynamics into the plot, deftly developing an ambience of warmth and familiarity which enhances the storyline altogether. Themes of forgiveness, faith, family bonds, and redemption are explored throughout the narrative. I was blown away by this remarkable coming-of-age story, which gave me a warm, nostalgic feeling. I highly recommend this novel!

All That Is Hidden by Laura DeNooyer-Moore is a touching tale that centers on ten-year-old Tina Hamilton and her family. The story unfolds in the 1960s in a small Southern Appalachian town, where Tina's family life and community occurrences merge profoundly. Tina thrives in an environment full of warmth, surrounded by her friends and community members. Her days are filled with many adventures, including fishing, playing baseball with her brother and their friends, and befriending an elderly black man who keeps to himself in the mountains. When an opportunistic entrepreneur proposes to build a theme park in Tina's hometown, this creates friction in her community. Tina's father, Drew, is a reputable community member who opposes the park proposal since it threatens to unearth his past secrets.

All That Is Hidden by Laura DeNooyer-Moore is a captivating novel that will warm your heart with every page you turn. Many readers will be able to envision growing up in a dynamic, family-oriented community as depicted here. Filled with Appalachian dialect, culture, and history, you'll end up falling in love with these characters and their unique journeys over and over again. The story portrays family and community interactions so vividly that you'll feel like you're experiencing each moment with Tina, her family, and their neighbors. The pacing was masterfully done, giving readers sufficient time to understand the Appalachian setting through Tina's immersive points of view before the story transitions into its deeper themes and events. The author does an outstanding job of blending family and community life, the impact of Drew's secrets, and forgiveness into the main storyline. Each theme is authentically explored and presented. If you're a fan of character-driven narratives, All That Is Hidden is the ideal book for you.