{"product_id":"the-raffle-baby-an-astounding-lyrical-novel-inspired-by-a-shocking-true-story-of-the-great-depression","title":"The Raffle Baby: An astounding lyrical novel inspired by a shocking true story of the Great Depression","description":"Now available for pre-order: Ruth Talbot’s highly anticipated second novel, The Ginseng Girl.\n\nFIVE STAR AMAZON REVIEWS\n\"Books like this are the reason I read.\"\n\"This book fed my soul.\"\n\"I have read only one other book in my lifetime that moved me in this way.\"\n\"A masterful story teller and a magician with words.\"\n\"Every word was like a painting.\"\n\"The language in this book was so magical and lyrical, it would take my breath away\"\n\n“Purchase a ticket for a chance to win a rosy-cheeked little one. Ladies particularly welcome.”\n\nWith precise, breathtaking prose and hints of magical realism, Ruth Talbot tells the tale of three orphans as they crisscross the country in the 1930s, riding the rails, chasing the harvests, and stealing when they must. Their destination is always the same: survival.\n\nTeeny, Sonny Boy and Vic have been swallowed up by the desperation and devastation of the Great Depression, but the trio is buoyed by the fantastical tales Teeny weaves around campfires in hobo jungles and migrant camps, including the story of the raffle baby.\n\nAs the three navigate the ravages of poverty and prejudices, they form a family bond as strong as the forces against them. But when a solemn pact fails to protect them, their lives are forever changed. And Sonny Boy is left to tell their story, and his own.\n\nBoth heartbreaking and uplifting, The Raffle Baby examines the intersection of love, loss and resilience, and the enduring triumph of memory. This is a magical tale not soon forgotten.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B09QNYKPBY\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.B09QNYKPBY.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Talbot, Ruth\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41504897531962,"sku":"DBV.B09QNYKPBY.G","price":8.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/B09QNYKPBY-0.jpg?v=1783131787","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/the-raffle-baby-an-astounding-lyrical-novel-inspired-by-a-shocking-true-story-of-the-great-depression","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}