First published 1996
Cole arrives at his grandparents' ancient farm carrying the weight of his mother's death. The old property becomes his refuge as he settles into rural rhythms and forms new friendships. Day by day, Cole discovers that the familiar routines of farm life and the warmth of his grandparents help lift the heavy sadness he has carried. But while Cole begins to heal, his father sinks deeper into his own mourning. Cole watches his father withdraw further from the world, unable to find the same comfort that the farm has given his son. The boy must navigate his own recovery while witnessing his father's continued struggle with loss.
Genres: fiction, grief, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, grief
Setting: Farm
Period: Contemporary
192 pages · Hardcover · Dutton Juvenile
Content warnings: mental-illness