by Dawn Ballard
First published 2019
When Dawn inherits her grandfather's small farm, she must quickly learn the ropes of raising chickens and tending to a beehive. As she navigates the challenges of her new rural lifestyle, she finds unexpected solace and purpose in the gentle rhythms of the farm. But as a dangerous predator threatens her flock, Dawn must risk everything to protect her newfound way of life. In the end, she discovers that the secret to self-sufficiency lies not just in the animals she cares for, but in the strength of her own resilience.
Genres: animals, family-life, contemporary, agriculture
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Farm
60 pages · Paperback · Independently Published