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Worth: Chapters 11–22

Set in Nebraska during the late 19th century, this novel follows the lives of Nathaniel, a boy recovering from a farm injury, and John, an orphan adopted by Nathaniel's father to help work on the farm, as they form a friendship and help each other navigate through the challenges of small-town life.

Here are links to our lists for the novel: Chapters 1–10, Chapters 11–22
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