Haunting and suspenseful, Winter’s Bone introduces an unforgettable character in 16-year-old Ree Dolly. Ree’s father has skipped bail on cooking “crank” charges. If he doesn’t show for his next court date, both the Dolly home and land will be lost. Already impoverished, with a mother who can’t care for herself and two younger siblings, finding her father is Ree’s only hope for a future. Set in the wintry, stark hills of the Ozarks populated by relatives and enemies, many of whom are meth users and producers, Ree risks her life in her quest to find her father, dead or alive. Both beautifully written and fast-paced, this novel offers the reader a glimpse into the life of a character who defines dignity and inner strength.