The Beet Fields

Released: June 20, 2011
Length: 3 hrs 18 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Brilliance Audio

This audiobook follows the journey of a 16-year-old boy experiencing the challenges of migrant work, friendship, and survival on his own. As he navigates dangers, loneliness, and life on the road, he begins to see the world from a new perspective, eventually joining a carnival and experiencing the gritty reality of that lifestyle. Through his adventures, he gains insight into human nature and his own resilience—until a pivotal encounter shifts his view of everything.

literary fiction young adult

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