Worth

by LaFaye, A.

• ISBN13: 9781416916246
• ISBN10: 1416916245
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-06-01
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Summary

Before the accident Nathaniel's life seemed pretty good. His help around the farm made his father proud. But now, with a busted leg, Nathaniel can't do farmwork anymore, so his father adopts another son through the Orphan Train. Feeling replaced and useless, Nathaniel attends school for the first time. Meanwhile, sturdy and strong John is able to do the work that earns Pa's attention. But the truth is, John Worth has his own set of troubles. He is treated more like a servant than a son. Kept awake at night by nightmares of his family's death, he remembers having a pa who took pride in him. But now he has no one, until a community battle and a special book reveal a potential friend -- and a chance for understanding.

Author Biography

A. LaFaye (the "A" is for Alexandria) is the author of Worth, for which she received the Scott O'Dell Award, as well as The Year of the Sawdust Man, Nissa's Place, The Strength of Saints, Edith Shay, Strawberry Hill, and Dad, in Spirit. She teaches at California State University at San Bernardino during the school year and at Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia, in the summer. She lives in Cabot, Arkansas.

Table of Contents

Lightning in the Grass

Clearing the Fog

What a Boy Is Worth

Dunce Goes to School

Fences Inside and Out

Done with the World

The Evil in Dark Truth

The Weight of Guilt

Inviting In and Letting Go

A Flower with Slices for Petals

Cutting Fences, Building Ties

War and Myths

Words Through the Walls

Running and Blood

Death and Doorways

The Tears That Bind

Cattle and Chances

What We Learn

Fence Cutting

The Hunt

A Little Pride to Bring Us Together

The Fences We Build

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