In Obadiah, George hooks up with Esther and Bennett, the children of the cook at his grandmother's lunch counter. An unusual trio in 1950s Alabama, they roam the countryside together, sneaking onto Mr. Vorhise's land to go fishing, looking for lost treasure, and avoiding the hooded old woman who seems to follow them through the woods.
George, Esther, and Bennett find more than fish, however, on Mr. Vorhise's land -- evidence that leads them to some chilling conclusions. As currents of racism and bigotry come to the town's surface, George must reassess his priorities and learn a lesson about sacrifice.
In Obadiah, George hooks up with Esther and Bennett, the children of the cook at his grandmother's lunch counter. An unusual trio in 1950s Alabama, they roam the countryside together, sneaking onto Mr. Vorhise's land to go fishing, looking for lost treasure, and avoiding the hooded old woman who seems to follow them through the woods.
George, Esther, and Bennett find more than fish, however, on Mr. Vorhise's land -- evidence that leads them to some chilling conclusions. As currents of racism and bigotry come to the town's surface, George must reassess his priorities and learn a lesson about sacrifice.
Imprint | Milkweed Editions |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | April 2000 |
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Authors | John Armistead |
Illustrators | James Pate |
Dimensions | 201 x 132 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 230 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-57131-625-7 |
Barcode | 9781571316257 |
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LSN | 1-57131-625-6 |