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Book Synopsis: INSTANTNEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLER! “If you likedWhere the Crawdads Sing,you’ll loveThis Tender Land...This story is as big-hearted as they come.” —Parade
The unforgettable story of four orphans who travel the Mississippi River on a life-changing odyssey during the Great Depression.In the summer of 1932, on the banks of Minnesota’s Gilead River, Odie O’Banion is an orphan confined to the Lincoln Indian Training School, a pitiless place where his lively nature earns him the superintendent’s wrath. Forced to flee after committing a terrible crime, he and his brother, Albert, their best friend, Mose, and a brokenhearted little girl named Emmy steal away in a canoe, heading for the mighty Mississippi and a place to call their own. Over the course of one summer, these four orphans journey into the unknown and cross paths with others who are adrift, from struggling farmers and traveling faith healers to displaced families and lost souls of all kinds. With the feel of a modern classic, This Tender Land is an enthralling, big-hearted epic that shows how the magnificent American landscape connects us all, haunts our dreams, and makes us whole.
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This Tender Land: A Novel
Experience the captivating journey of four orphans during the Great Depression in this instant New York Times bestseller, This Tender Land. If you were enthralled by the masterpiece, Where the Crawdads Sing, you won't be able to put this heartwarming story down. Parade hailed it as "as big-hearted as they come." Join Odie O’Banion, Albert, Mose, and Emmy as they escape the confines of the Lincoln Indian Training School and embark on an unforgettable adventure down the magnificent Mississippi River.
This Tender Land is more than just a novel; it's an odyssey that will touch your soul. As its characters journey into the unknown, they cross paths with a diverse cast of individuals who are all searching for something more. From struggling farmers and traveling faith healers to displaced families and lost souls, this epic tale portrays the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity.
Transport yourself to 1932 and immerse yourself in the breathtaking American landscape that serves as the backdrop for this extraordinary story. As you turn each page, you'll be reminded of the power of hope, friendship, and the unbreakable bond between family.
Are you ready to embark on an emotion-filled adventure through time and across the Mississippi River? Don't miss out on the chance to experience this modern classic that will captivate your heart and leave you yearning for more. Grab your copy of This Tender Land today!
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