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Amos Kincaid is the son of a dowser a person gifted in knowing how to find” water deep in the ground. As a young person, Amos doesn’t reveal his gift to others; he’s not sure he wants the burden. But through his experiences growing up and crossing the Oregon Trail, Amos learns about... read more
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Characters edit
- Jake Kincaid: Trapper, dowser
- Amos Kincaid: Jake's son, whose mother Delilah, died givng birth while Jake was away trapping.
- Gil Kincaid: Jake's half-brother, a minister, who took Amos in because Jake could not care for the baby and work at the same time.
- Rebecca Kincaid: Gil's wife, Jake's sister-in-law, who is caring for baby Amos.
- Deliliah Kincaid: Amos' mother who fled her abusive father to marry Jake.
- Gwendolyn: One of the travelers of the Oregon Trail.
- Henrietta: Add a description of this character.
- Jameson
- Elijah
- Isaac Bolton
- Daisy
- Finnegan Johnson
- Samuel
- Delilah: Amos' mother
- Adam
- Reverend Mcbride
- Pirate Paul
- Esther
- Mrs. Elroy
- Eliza
- Hale Winthrop
- Smokey
- Mr. Sanford
- Thomas
- Melba
- Matthew
- Ker
- Karl
- Mrs. Bigham
- Mrs. O'neil
First Sentence edit
Jake Kincaid was known as the dowser.
Series & Lists edit
This book is in Kirkus Reviews: 2010 Best Children's Books. (authoritative list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Kimberly Willis Holt (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Henry Holt
Country: New York, NY USA
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: 9780805080209
Page Count: 309
Publisher: Henry Holt
Country: New York, NY USA
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: 9780805080209
Page Count: 309
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