The Shimmer in Grandmère’s Coffee Cup: A Magical Bayou Tale of Family, Loss, and Light

The Shimmer in Grandmère's Coffee Cup A Magical Bayou Tale of Family, Loss, and Light When eleven-year-old Renée sees a shimmer swirling inside her Grand-mère's coffee, she doesn't expect it to lead her on a journey through memory, mystery, and the heart of the Louisiana bayou. After losing her grandmother, Renée struggles to hold her family together. When her mother suddenly disappears, Renée must follow the shimmer-visions that feel more real than dreams-to uncover what's been lost and discover what still remains. With the help of her best friend Tasha, a trail of ancestral whispers, and a blend of herbs and courage, Renée finds strength she didn't know she had. From the overgrown sugarcane fields to a community gumbo gathering, she learns that sometimes the smallest signs-like a shimmer in a coffee cup-carry the deepest magic. The Shimmer in Grandmère's Coffee Cup is a lyrical and heartwarming middle-grade novel celebrating family, legacy, and the invisible threads that bind us. Perfect for fans of Bayou Magic, When You Trap a Tiger, and A Snicker of Magic.