The Tent, Gary Paulsen
The Tent, Gary Paulsen
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The Tent

Author: Gary Paulsen

Narrator: MacLeod Andrews

Unabridged: 1 hr 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)

Published: 07/20/2013

Synopsis

Power . . . Money . . . GuiltTired of being poor, Steven’s father, Corey, is certain that preaching the Word of the Lord is the way to fame and fortune. So father and son take off in their dilapidated truck, with a stolen Bible and a leaky army tent, for a whirlwind tour of small Texas towns.At first, few people come to see the new tent preacher — but each day Corey’s confidence and charisma grow. Soon their fortune is growing, too, especially when they start performing bogus healings. For the first time, they can afford luxuries like expensive hotel rooms, meals in fancy restaurants, even a slick new bike for Steven. But despite all of this, Steven can’t shake the feeling that there is something terribly wrong with what they’re doing. Can he convince his dad to give up their life of deception?A New York Public Library Book for the Teen AgeA Society of School Librarians International Honor Book“A sincere and thoughtful story of spiritual growth . . . could prompt some serious discussion.” — The Bulletin

About Gary Paulsen

Three-time Newbery-winning author Gary Paulsen, hailed as "one of the best-loved writers alive" by the New York Times, divides his time between his ranch in New Mexico, a sailboat on the Pacific Ocean, and his dog-kennel in Alaska. He's written over 200 books for young people, stories that have been embraced by readers of all ages.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Josiah on November 15, 2021

Is The Tent intended to be Elmer Gantry for the juvenile set? Gary Paulsen is known for bringing unusual influences into his writing for children, and there are undeniable parallels between Sinclair Lewis's novel and this scant middle-grade book. Set in an unspecified era of economic downturn in the......more

Goodreads review by Samuel on March 02, 2022

This book was a short read but a deep read i recommend this book to everyone. This book made me want to read more of Gary Paulsen's books this book was very good and it changed me in a way.......more

Goodreads review by Dave on February 15, 2016

As stated in the title, this truly is a parable in one sitting. Paulsen writes another entertaining book for young readers. This is an easy to read story with a genuinely simple lesson about living honestly and truthfully. The book has a happy and wholesome ending. While this a completely different......more

Goodreads review by Benjamin on April 11, 2017

I love the book because its about God but they want the money. Its about a father and son that are poor and cant buy much but they want to share the Gospel for the money. They get rich but they thought about it and knew it was not right to do. So they don't take the money and preach about the Gospel......more

Goodreads review by Jim on January 07, 2010

mom and dad broke up. you (a tweelve year old boy) live in a trailer w/dad and his dead-end life. until dad figures to steal a Bible, a book he's never read and go on the revival circuit and save some souls and make some money. what happens, if after a while, dad actually reads the Book? gary paulsen a......more

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