Texas was wild and sometimes lawless in the 1870s. This bond is made possible by the basic human decency both characters have.Īdversity also helps build the bond between Johanna and CPT Kidd. Although he is originally wary of the feral girl, the two begin to form a bond despite lacking a common language or culture. But his life is lacking some purpose until he is hired to take Johanna back to her aunt and uncle. It’s a job that seemed to satisfy the wanderlust he felt upon the death of his wife. (This in no way affects the honesty of my reviews!) All commissions will be donated to the ALS Association.ĬPT Kidd is a distinguished, old widower who makes a living traveling to smaller towns and doing public readings from newspapers about world events. As an Amazon Associate I earn a small commission, at no additional cost to you, from qualifying purchases. This post may contain Amazon Affiliate links. Johanna has lived with the Kiowa people for four years and has completely adopted their ways and their language, creating several challenges for CPT Kidd as he tries to safely escort her several hundred miles across the still very wild Texas countryside. It’s the story of Captain Jefferson Kidd, who is hired to return 10-year-old Johanna to her relatives upon her liberation from the Kiowa. News of the World is a well spun tale that takes place in Texas in the 1870s.
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