This Tender Land: A Heartwarming Novel by William Kent Krueger
This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger is an exquisite novel that captures the beauty and power of the American landscape. Set on the banks of the Minnesota River in 1932, this novel tells a story of friendship and adventure. Four orphaned children escape from a Native American boarding school and embark on a dangerous journey across the river and out into the Great Plains. Along the way, they encounter a variety of people with different backgrounds and beliefs, each struggling to make sense of their own lives and those around them. With its stunningly vivid descriptions and powerful themes, This Tender Land is an unforgettable story about hope, resilience, and finding one’s place in the world.