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Book Synopsis: INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! “If you liked Where the Crawdads Sing, you’ll love This 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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Discover the captivating storytelling of This Tender Land, an instant New York Times bestseller that will transport you to the depths of the Great Depression. If you were captivated by Where the Crawdads Sing, you'll be enamored by the unforgettable journey of four orphans navigating the Mississippi River. Get ready to be swept away by a tale as big-hearted as they come, filled with twists, turns, and unforgettable characters.
Step back in time to the summer of 1932 and join Odie O'Banion on a life-changing odyssey from the banks of Minnesota's Gilead River to the mighty Mississippi. This story of resilience, friendship, and the quest for home will tug at your heartstrings and leave you breathless with anticipation. Immerse yourself in the magnificent American landscape and experience a modern classic that will stay with you long after you turn the final page.
Embark on an adventure like no other as Odie, Albert, Mose, and Emmy journey into the unknown, encountering a diverse cast of characters along the way. From struggling farmers to displaced families, This Tender Land weaves a tapestry of intertwining lives that will leave you spellbound. Let this enthralling epic remind you of the power of connection, the beauty of the American landscape, and the resilience of the human spirit.
Indulge in the mesmerizing world of This Tender Land and experience a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading. Dive into the depths of the Great Depression and emerge with a renewed sense of hope, camaraderie, and the enduring bond of friendship. Don't miss out on this literary masterpiece that has captured the hearts of readers worldwide.
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