Isbn: 9781734079913 - the last orphan (the last orphan books, band 1) (4 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. 2020 Distinguished Favorite-Independent Press Award, 2020 NYC Big Book Award, western fictionParowan, Utah Territory - August 12, 1859Two years after his mother and father were murdered in an attack on their California-bound wagon train, little Tommy Dunning crouches in an old root cellar, quivering with cold-and raw fear. Somewhere just above him, men are searching, army men who want to take him away from the only home he remembers.The Last Orphan is the journey of a courageous five-year old and two strong women, each of whom believes God has chosen her to raise the boy in love and the correct faith tradition. Praise for The Last Orphan-Lowder immerses the reader in the spectacular red-rock desert of what is now Southern Utah. It is 1859, a time of mistrust, polygamy, and a theocracy defended by armed militias. Your heart will go out to a five-year-old orphan boy trapped in the turmoil, and two indomitable women, each of whom claim him as her own. - David Nelson, writer San Francisco Chronicle, ret.Over the course of the novel, the author keeps up a quick pace, even as he juggles many different characters in locales across the country. . the book has a compelling premise at its center, and the story is alive with emotional truth. - Kirkus Reviews A terrific story that examines a powerful range of human experience and emotions. I loved the authentic voices of a precocious little boy and the two women whose maternal love and undying beliefs will tested to the end.-Karla M. Jay, author of When We Were Brave, a 2019 DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE, New York City Big Book Award.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. 2020 Distinguished Favorite-Independent Press Award, 2020 NYC Big Book Award, western fictionParowan, Utah Territory - August 12, 1859Two years after his mother and father were murdered in an attack on their California-bound wagon train, little Tommy Dunning crouches in an old root cellar, quivering with cold-and raw fear. Somewhere just above him, men are searching, army men who want to take him away from the only home he remembers.The Last Orphan is the journey of a courageous five-year old and two strong women, each of whom believes God has chosen her to raise the boy in love and the correct faith tradition. Praise for The Last Orphan-Lowder immerses the reader in the spectacular red-rock desert of what is now Southern Utah. It is 1859, a time of mistrust, polygamy, and a theocracy defended by armed militias. Your heart will go out to a five-year-old orphan boy trapped in the turmoil, and two indomitable women, each of whom claim him as her own. - David Nelson, writer San Francisco Chronicle, ret.Over the course of the novel, the author keeps up a quick pace, even as he juggles many different characters in locales across the country. . the book has a compelling premise at its center, and the story is alive with emotional truth. - Kirkus Reviews A terrific story that examines a powerful range of human experience and emotions. I loved the authentic voices of a precocious little boy and the two women whose maternal love and undying beliefs will tested to the end.-Karla M. Jay, author of When We Were Brave, a 2019 DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE, New York City Big Book Award.…

Zustand: As New. Like New condition. A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.