White sands, red menace

Firefly & Fern Summary

Set in 1945 New Mexico, this captivating historical fiction follows a young girl whose family moves to a secret military community where her physicist parents work on a groundbreaking project. Through her curious eyes, readers experience the wonder, tension, and complexity of scientific discovery during wartime, while exploring what it means to grow up in extraordinary circumstances. A beautifully crafted story that brings history to life and celebrates the power of curiosity and family bonds.