{"product_id":"the-water-seeker-9781250004758","title":"The Water Seeker","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmos Kincaid is the son of a dowser--a person gifted in knowing how to \"find\" water deep in the ground. As a young person, Amos doesn't reveal his gift to others; he's not sure he wants the burden. But through his experiences growing up and crossing the Oregon Trail, Amos learns about life's harsh realities, especially the pain in losing loved ones. As he cares for those around him, Amos comes to accept his dowsing fate. This epic novel is a fascinating period piece about the westward expansion and one man's destiny as he searches for love and family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eKimberly Willis Holt is the author of the many award-winning novels for young adults and children, including \u003ci\u003eMy Louisiana Sky\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eKeeper of the Night\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWhen Zachary Beaver Came to Town\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of a National Book Award for Young People's Literature. She is also the author of the bestselling Piper Reed series of chapter books, and picture books including \u003ci\u003eWaiting for Gregory\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSkinny Brown Dog\u003c\/i\u003e. Holt was born in Pensacola, Florida, and lived all over the U.S. and the world--from Paris to Norfolk to Guam to New Orleans. She long dreamed of being a writer, but first worked as a radio news director, marketed a water park, and was an interior decorator, among other jobs. She lives in Texas with her family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50492388049170,"sku":"9781250004758","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_449ce005-7b11-468b-9dff-26fe06fab640.jpg?v=1730587337","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-water-seeker-9781250004758","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}