Clara and the Hoodoo Man

Set in the Red Owl Mountain region of Tennessee in 1900, this poignant chapter book follows young Clara, who often causes her mother worry. When her beloved younger sister becomes gravely ill, Clara faces a profound challenge. Defying her mother's deep-seated fears and superstitions about the local "hoodoo man," Clara embarks on a courageous quest to seek out this mysterious herbal healer, believing he might be her sister's only hope. The story explores themes of family love, bravery in the face of fear, and the clash between traditional beliefs and desperate hope, all within a rich historical and cultural context. It's a powerful narrative about a child's determination to protect her family.

In 1900, Clara always seems to find ways to worry her mother in their home near Red Owl Mountain, Tennessee, but when her younger sister is near death, Clara risks seeking the help of the herbal healer her mother calls a hoodoo man.