Amos Kincaid is the son of a dowser--a person gifted in knowing how to "find" water deep in the ground. As a young person, Amos doesn't reveal his gift to others; he's not sure he wants the burden.... This description may be from another edition of this product.
The story is well written but very depressing. Every bad thing that can happen to a kid happens. The journey does not start until halfway through the book. The ending is fairly happy considering everything the protagonist goes through and the losses along the way.
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