Literary Fiction
A heartbreaking historical fiction tale of two families linked by a notorious child trafficking scandal in 1939 Memphis and present-day South Carolina.
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A heartbreaking historical fiction tale of two families linked by a notorious child trafficking scandal in 1939 Memphis and present-day South Carolina.
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In this poignant novel, inspired by a true story, two families, generations apart, are forever changed by a heartbreaking injustice. Memphis, 1939. Twelve-year-old Rill Foss and her four younger siblings live a magical life aboard their family's Mississippi River shantyboat. But when their father must rush their mother to the hospital one stormy night, Rill is left in charge until strangers arrive in force. Wrenched from all that is familiar and thrown into a Tennessee Children's Home Society or...
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Sexual content
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Minor references to sexual content; no explicit scenes depicted. To child molestation and potential rape; not explicit.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence with some physical abuse of children; not overly graphic.
Profanity
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No evidence found in available sources.
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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No evidence found in available sources.
Magic & witchcraft
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No occult or witchcraft themes present.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Moderate focus on class divisions and social injustice in historical context.
Self-harm / suicide
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Minor references to suicidal ideation; not central to the story.
Abuse & suffering
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Extreme focus on child abuse, trafficking, and systemic cruelty; central theme. To child molestation and potential rape; not explicit.
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