![]() He has also lost his family to violence and the Ndeh have raised him. In Joe, Grace finds a kindred spirit and burgeoning romance. After eating poisonous berries and almost dying, Joe, a young traveling preacher, finds her and brings her to the Ndeh tribe who nurse her back to health. The author creates a likable and relatable character in the protagonist, yet Grace's mannerisms and experience seem more like those of a modern teen. ![]() After realizing that the sheriff is in cahoots with the Guiltless, the teen wastes no time hopping onto her trusty horse and heading into the wilderness on their trail. Grace witnesses the death of her entire family at the hands of the Guiltless Gang. ![]() ![]() Predictability notwithstanding, the story opens with a shocking scene that paints a vivid picture and will capture readers' attention. Gr 7–10-Johnson remains faithful to standard Western lore in this historical fiction novel: a young person seeks revenge on outlaws. ![]()
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