Where The Crawdads Sing(1st Edition)

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Where The Crawdads Sing 1st Edition Summary: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens is a best-selling novel that gained widespread acclaim for its lyrical prose and narration soon after its release in the market in 2018. The story, set in the mid-20th century somewhere on the North Carolina coast, is about a young girl named Kya Clark, often referred to as ‘the Marsh Girl’ by the locals. Kya was very young when her family abandoned her, leading her to a problematic and isolated life in the marsh. While surviving in the wilds, the marsh girl develops a bond with nature and its creatures. She studies the marsh’s plants and wildlife, gradually becoming an expert in nature. Due to her wild appearance and unconventional lifestyle the local people used to hold her in low regard. As Kya passes through the years, her life takes unexpected but interesting twists. A boy named Tate Walker enters her life and helps her learn to read and write. Together, they explore the wider world beyond the marsh and develop a deep bond during that time. Subsequently, a mysterious death occurs in the marsh. A young man from the town named Chase Andrews is found dead and suspicion falls on the eccentric marsh girl. The local sheriff, Jackson, investigates the matter and uncovers the truth about Kya’s past and Andrew’s death. Where the Crawdads Sing is a thought-provoking novel that delves into themes of passion, prejudice, and the resilience of the human spirit. The story reflects on the power of love, the consequences of isolation, and the impact of prejudice.

About 'Where The Crawdads Sing' Author: Delia Owens is a New York Times best-selling author known for her 2018 novel Where the Crawdads Sing. She has been a wildlife scientist and spent over 2 years in remote areas of Africa conducting scientific research on wildlife. She co-authored three internationally best-selling novels about her life in Africa, including Cry of the Kalahari, The Eye of the Elephant, and Secrets of the Savanna. She has won various awards for nature writing and has been mentioned in The African Journal of Ecology and many other publications. Owens received a bachelor’s degree in zoology from the University of Georgia, and a PhD degree in animal behavior from the University of California.