Verble's debut was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Set in 1928 in eastern Oklahoma on the allotments made to the Cherokee people after their land was confiscated by the government, the story is about Maud Nail's day-to-day life with her brother, Lovely, and her father, Mustard, along with her neighbors, in a year when she must make some important decisions. Poverty, violence, and harsh living conditions contrast with the quiet strength of Maud and the conflicts she encounters. Carla Mercer-Meyer's solid narration and lyrical voice draw listeners into this engaging tale of Native American culture and people. Verble, a member of the Cherokee Nation, set the story on her own family's land allotment.
VERDICT This novel will appeal to fans of historical fiction, Western fiction, and personal narratives.
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