Calico Beaumont and her family face conflicts in a small Mississippi Delta town in the early 1950's. Calico's Cherokee ancestry plays an important role in her upbringing. She explores the woods with her bow, arrows, and dogs, and makes a shocking discovery. The neighbors across the lake bring trouble to Calico's family. Friendships, racism, criminal activities, family relationships, and two mysteries are themes throughout the story.
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