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Gr 4-7 In 1828, the Damron family heads home to Kentucky, where relatives and fertile land beckon after a disappointing turn at farming in Illinois. Tragedy strikes when both parents succumb to "milk sickness," leaving their four children to finish the long journey alone. Twelve-year-old Jesse narrates the story, portions of which are truly gut-wrenching. Immediately after their mother's death, they receive precious little comfort and some jarringly blunt specifications for a coffin: "Be sure to explain that your mama is heavy-the box needs t...Log In or Sign Up to Read More