Godpretty in the Tobacco Field

Set in 1969 rural Kentucky, the story follows RubyLyn Bishop, a young girl facing harsh realities under her strict uncle's care after becoming an orphan. Longing for a brighter future, she finds solace in her homemade paper fortune tellers and a budding romance with Rainey Ford, an African-American boy, despite societal prejudices. As RubyLyn navigates love, loss, and the struggles of her impoverished community, she confronts the challenges that shape her destiny, leading to profound revelations over one transformative summer.