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George McMannus, a lone trapper, faces an unimaginable loss when his daughter and son‑in‑law die in a river accident, leaving their young daughter, Kendra, in his care. As “Papa Mac,” he must decide how to raise Kendra amid the untamed backwoods, balancing the protections of the wilderness with the needs of a grieving child. The story follows George’s quiet determination to nourish and protect Kendra, questioning whether a child defined by such a natural setting can thrive when faced with a world beyond the mountains and rivers.
In this inspirational Christian fiction, themes of family, faith, and resilience unfold as George embraces his unexpected role as orphaned child’s sole guardian.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Christian Fiction/Contemporary Christian Fiction
Authors: Janette Oke
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