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The Jumping-Off Place

The Jumping-Off Place

Shackelford, Ethel

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ISBN10: 1163717088
ISBN13: 9781163717080
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 310
Weight: 0.92
Height: 0.65 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Jumping-Off Place by Ethel Shackelford is a heartwarming coming-of-age story set in the American Midwest during the early 20th century. The novel follows the lives of four siblings - Sallie, Joe, Betsy, and Abe - who are forced to leave their home in Iowa after their father passes away. With no other options, the children move to a small town in South Dakota to live with their aunt and uncle.As they adjust to their new life on the prairie, the siblings face a number of challenges and hardships. They must learn to adapt to a new environment, make new friends, and navigate the complex social dynamics of their new community. Along the way, they also discover their own strengths and weaknesses, and learn the importance of family, friendship, and perseverance.Despite the many obstacles they face, the siblings never lose hope or give up on their dreams. They are determined to make the most of their new life, and to find their own jumping-off place - a place where they can start anew and build a better future for themselves.Overall, The Jumping-Off Place is a touching and inspiring novel that celebrates the resilience and spirit of youth. It is a timeless story that will resonate with readers of all ages, and remind us of the power of hope, love, and determination.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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