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Jake's Orphan

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By Peggy Brooke
Publisher Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated
Jake's Orphan
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More than anything, Tree longs to escape the orphanage and find a home for himself and his brother. But when his chance finally comes, the Gundersons want only one boy to help work their farm. I promise, Tree tells his wild, reckless brother, Acorn. If I dont come back, Ill send for you.Tree hopes hard work will win over dour Delton Gunderson, but he finds the farmer as harsh and unrelenting in his criticism as the prairie wind. As weeks turn into months, Trees solemn promise seems impossible to keep. Its only Gundersons own brother, Jake, and his kind ways that give Tree hope that this can become home until Acorn suddenly appears, threatening everything.Set in 1926 on the untamed North Dakota prairie, this is the story of one young boys struggle to win the respect of the harsh inhabitants of a harsh land. What he learns of cruelty and unexpected kindness, of loyalty and thoughtless betrayal, of blustering cowardice and quiet courage help him unlock the secrets of who he is andwho he dares to become.

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50029 words50,029 words
272 pages272 pages
Lexile 790LLexile 790L
Grade 5 to 8Grade 5 to 8

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9780789426284

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