{"product_id":"9780990949961","title":"Hurricane Creek","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen Lil’ Jim moved back to Memphis, the children stopped coming by to play. While he blamed his isolation on religion, everyone else knew it had everything to do with money, politics, and race.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis third book in the ten-part \u003cem\u003eYour Winding Daybreak Ways\u003c\/em\u003e series begins where author Gary Bargatze’s second novel, \u003cem\u003eHappy Hollow\u003c\/em\u003e, leaves off. Lil’ Jim is living with his Uncle Aaron and attending a segregated grammar school. The principal is a true visionary, instilling “life skills” in his African-American students—teaching them to envision a brighter future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHurricane Creek\u003c\/em\u003e depicts the rise of a biracial orphan from the Memphis rail yards to the doorstep of the governor’s mansion in Nashville. The novel follows the young boy’s transformation from “Lil’ Jim” to “Hurricane Jim”—from hobo to West Point cadet; from military officer to entrepreneur; and from wealthy businessman to skilled politician.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rigor Hill Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47023519334640,"sku":"9780990949961","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780990949961_p0.jpg?v=1763889945","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780990949961","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}