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. 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. Narrator Scott Brick makes it a perfect trifecta of character, setting, and standout performance.

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. This Tender Land is beautifully drawn historical fiction that manages to create both unforgettable, authentic characters and a distinct sense of time and placeI became totally invested in the lives of these four orphans in Depression-era Minnesota. 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. In this discussion guide, we’ll have a look at some book club questions for This Tender Land and why it’s a must-read for anyone looking to understand the human spirit’s ability to. 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. This Tender Land, written by William Kent Krueger, is an epic tale of courage, friendship, and the majestic American landscape that brings us all together. INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! “If you liked Where the Crawdads Sing, you’ll love This Tender Land.

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