Download or read book The Provident Family of Baxter's Yard written by Cornell Charles and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2016-02-12 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Provident Family lives in an impoverished community known as Baxters Yard on the fictional island of Au Tabor. The familys expectation of improving their situation rests on Victor, the oldest child and an outstanding student both academically and athletically. Through the help of a wealthy benefactor, Victor is given financial aid to attend a prestigious school and upon graduation, is awarded a scholarship to continue his studies in England. Tragedy strikes however, before he can leave the island.