The Forgiving Kind

In The Education of Dixie Dupree, twelve-year-old Martha "Sonny" Creech cherishes her family's cotton farm and its rich beauty, but her world is shattered after a tragic accident takes her father's life. Struggling to keep the farm afloat, Sonny's mother accepts help from their reclusive neighbor, Frank Fowler, raising concerns about his ulterior motives. As tensions rise, Sonny grapples with her so-called gift of divining water and the unsettling changes in her friendships, particularly with her best friend Daniel. With a looming reckoning, Sonny must confront the heartache and violence that ensue, all while seeking a sense of justice.