Ralph Granger's Fortunes

"Ralph Granger's Fortunes" by William Perry Brown, tells of a young boy's stand against his grandfather's thirst for revenge which throws him into a world far different from the mountain feuds he knows. Fifteen-year-old Ralph Granger, living in a time of conflict, refuses to continue a deadly family battle and is forced to leave all he has ever known. Choosing his own moral code over tradition, Ralph's brave decision propels him from his home. The story begins with Ralph facing down his grandfather and ultimately venturing away from his family, hinting at a journey that will test his values and show him new sides of life beyond the mountains.