Kagen's ability to capture children's deepest emotions never fails to impress.' -Bonnie Shimko, award-winning author of The Private Thoughts of Amelia E. 'A bittersweet coming-of-age in the Fifties story that'll have you crying one minute and laughing out loud the next.

Readers who loved Kagen's Whistling in the Dark, will adore Tess and Birdie in this delightful novella.' -Sandra Kring, author of the national bestseller, The Book of Bright Ideas 'Heart-rending, yet humorous and filled with hope, The Undertaking of Tess is a rare treat from an author who truly knows how to create unforgettable characters. 'A tender yet big-hearted coming-of-age story filled with heartbreak, secrets, and humorous observations of the convoluted adult world through which two young sisters must navigate.' -Beth Hoffman, New York Times bestselling author of Looking for Me and Saving CeeCee Honeycutt Heartbreaking, funny, and nostalgic, youll cheer the Finley sisters on from the first page to the last of this charming novella that sets the stage for the. Stronger and more down to earth than ethereal Birdie, Tess has always watched over her sister, so its only natural for her to come up with a plan that she jots. Heartbreaking, funny, and nostalgic, you'll cheer the Finley sisters on from the first page to the last of this charming novella that sets the stage for the accompanying novel- The Resurrection of Tess Blessing. A heartbreaking, funny, nostalgic, and spiritually uplifting story, youll cheer on two adorable. But despite her resourcefulness and grit, she's savvy enough to know that the odds are stacked against her and without some help from on high their lives will never be the same again. The Undertaking of Tess by Lesley Kagen available in Trade Paperback on, also read synopsis and reviews. Undertaking an Adoption Assessment in England: A Guide to Collection and Analysing Information for. A complete list of all Lesley Kagens books & series in order (9 books) (1 series). Her life has taken an unimaginable turn and before it can get any worse, she's doing all she can to keep her sister and herself afloat. Uring the summer of 1959, ten-year-old Theresa 'Tessie' Finley has yet to meet her guardian angel and boy, could she use one.