David Baldacci
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 15
Description
After their father's death, two children and their invalid mother head south to the rugged mountains of southwestern Virginia to live with their great-grandmother. They flourish until the local coal-and gas company comes around conniving to seize their property.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 23
Description
Twenty-five years after being convicted of the murder of a little girl, a black soldier discovers he was set up: someone drugged him to kill. When Rufus Harms appeals, the real killers come after him, so he breaks out of jail to help a lawyer bring them to justice. The book contains mature language situations.