For fans of Where the Crawdads Sing, a beautiful, unforgettable story of love and betrayal, wisdom, cowardice and the willingness to sacrifice oneself, and, of course, all-consuming hope. In the summer of 1932, during the Great Depression, four orphans escape the harsh life in Lincoln School, where children are forcibly sent away from their families in search of a place to call home. They embark on a journey along the Mississippi River that will affect not only their lives, but also the way they view the world and each other. This journey is fraught with dangers - both from the river itself, where they lie in wait at every turn, and from people and law. Friends have yet to learn that this world is not only cruel, but also full of wonderful people who are ready to share their care and what little they have left. A book that will definitely become a modern classic!