Extended Summary - This Tender Land: Based On The Book By William Kent Krueger

EXTENDED SUMMARY

THIS TENDER LAND

BASED ON THE BOOK BY WILLIAM KENT KRUEGER

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: QUICK READING LIBRARY

CONTENT

Life at Lincoln School

The Crime and the Escape

The Road Ahead

The Encounter with the Pig Scarer

The Power of Stories

Crossing Paths with Strangers

The Search for Home

Confronting the Past

The Journey’s End

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger follows four orphaned children—Odie, his brother Albert, Mose, and Emmy—who escape from the harsh confines of the Lincoln Indian Training School during the Great Depression. The story unfolds as they embark on a dangerous journey through the American Midwest, seeking freedom and safety. Along the way, they encounter a variety of characters, face difficult challenges, and confront their pasts. The novel explores themes of family, survival, and identity, while reflecting on the resilience of the human spirit, the power of storytelling, and the pursuit of hope amidst adversity.

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Release date

Audiobook: 24 December 2024