The Water Seeker |
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| Author:
| Holt, Kimberly Willis |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4299-2488-7 |
| Publication Date: | May 2010 |
| Publisher: | Henry Holt & Company
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| Imprint: | Henry Holt & Company Books For Young Readers |
| Book Format: | Ebook |
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Book Description:
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Amos Kincaid is the son of a dowser - a person gifted in knowing how to "find" water deep in the ground. As a young person, Amos doesn't reveal his gift to others; he's not sure he wants the burden. But through his experiences growing up and crossing the Oregon Trail, Amos learns about life's harsh realities, especially the pain in losing loved ones. As he cares for those around him, Amos comes to accept his dowsing fate. This epic novel is a fascinating period piece about the...
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Amos Kincaid is the son of a dowser - a person gifted in knowing how to "find" water deep in the ground. As a young person, Amos doesn't reveal his gift to others; he's not sure he wants the burden. But through his experiences growing up and crossing the Oregon Trail, Amos learns about life's harsh realities, especially the pain in losing loved ones. As he cares for those around him, Amos comes to accept his dowsing fate. This epic novel is a fascinating period piece about the westward expansion and one man's destiny as he searches for love and family.