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Fighting Back
A novel about a new member of the Civilian Conservation Corps in Yosemite during the 1930s. In the Great Depression, Joseph, 18, joins the CCC with big dreams for a new life that will leave his troubled past far behind. Assigned to work at a camp in Yosemite, Joseph figures he's on his way to fulfilling his dreams and creating a life on his own, yet every high sierra sunrise brings new enemies that threaten to destroy him. Unsure where to turn for help--his best friend or a beautiful park visitor who has plans of her own for him--his troubles mount up...until he decides to fight back.
236 pages, Paperback
First published October 26, 2011
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December 31, 2022
What a great book! It's set in Yosemite during the depression. A young man, Joseph, joins the Conservation Corps to make ends meet. He's an aspiring artist. However, much of his efforts are diverted trying to survive the camp bully while being pulled in several different directions by a mystery lady who crosses his paths.
I enjoyed learning about how the CCC developed Yosemite but the most intriguing part was seeing how he handled the bully and trying to figure out the mystery behind the mystery gal. Which, by the way kept me guessing until the last page! The story had twists and a very satisfying (non-cookie cutter) ending.
Seriously, read this book!
I enjoyed learning about how the CCC developed Yosemite but the most intriguing part was seeing how he handled the bully and trying to figure out the mystery behind the mystery gal. Which, by the way kept me guessing until the last page! The story had twists and a very satisfying (non-cookie cutter) ending.
Seriously, read this book!
May 31, 2012
What a great book! It's set in Yosemite during the depression. A young man, Joseph, joins the Conservation Corps to make ends meet. He's an aspiring artist. However, much of his efforts are diverted trying to survive the camp bully while being pulled in several different directions by a mystery lady who crosses his paths.
I enjoyed learning about how the CCC developed Yosemite but the most intriguing part was seeing how he handled the bully and trying to figure out the mystery behind the mystery gal. Which, by the way kept me guessing until the last page! The story had twists and a very satisfying (non-cookie cutter) ending.
Seriously, read this book!
I enjoyed learning about how the CCC developed Yosemite but the most intriguing part was seeing how he handled the bully and trying to figure out the mystery behind the mystery gal. Which, by the way kept me guessing until the last page! The story had twists and a very satisfying (non-cookie cutter) ending.
Seriously, read this book!
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