In 1920 in the mountains of North Carolina, fourteen-year-old Jim Houston sees his hopes of continuing his education fade when his mother becomes seriously ill and his logger father must deal with underhanded businessmen.
2000-2001 Lamplighter Award
Reading Level: 0.0
Published by Harcourt Brace
Copyright April 15, 1997
ISBN# 0-15-201509-4 (HB)
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