The Tent: A Parable in One Sitting (Laurel-Leaf Books)

Accompanying his father in a scheme to get rich by becoming traveling evangelists, teenager Steven participates in a successful series of "faith healings," until his conscience begins to taint his sudden wealth. Reprint.

Bible from a cheap motel, find an old army tent, and start raking in the money hand over fist. Steven's father is tired of being poor, so he decides to be a preacher. At first Steven is embarrassed by the way his father lies so easily about God. But he learns to love the buckets of money and learns to play his part in the hustle. They set up shop on the outskirts of dusty Texas towns and start to work their way through the South, saving souls. Along the way, they find out whether they can save their own.