The Forty-Acre Swindle: Introducing George Washington Carver

Set in Alabama in 1898, the story follows fourteen-year-old Jesse Turner, whose family struggles to maintain their forty-acre farm amidst debt and local prejudice. Inspired by George Washington Carver, Jesse learns innovative farming techniques and resolves to keep the land. As the Turners plant soybeans to repay their debts, they face unexpected challenges, including a mysterious flood that threatens their livelihood. Jesse must uncover the truth behind the disaster while striving to save the family farm and secure their future.