Not much is left of eleven-year-old Tommy's childhood. Years ago, something terrible happened, but he can't rememember the details. And now, the old farmstead is no longer what it used to be, and the brushland is overtaking the old wagon trail into town. At least Tommy still has his grandfather. Little do they know, however, that tonight’s sky will do more than stir up the past. Something is coming home.
"With a touch of mystery, intrigue, and romance, Jason C. Dykehouse spins a gripping yarn that has you hooked from start to finish. Set in 1867, the story follows eleven-year-old Tommy Jones Calhoun, a skinny kid who lives on a decrepit farmstead with his grandfather (Pawpa). Tommy is a fascinating young protagonist [and] his dynamic with Loretta is simply adorable. The Creakling is a concise and captivating novella for young adults and adult readers alike."
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