Out of darkness

Firefly & Fern Summary

Out of Darkness is a powerful historical novel set in 1937 Texas that weaves together the stories of two teenagers—one Mexican American and one African American—whose lives intersect against the backdrop of racial tension and a devastating school explosion. Through their interconnected perspectives, readers discover how courage, love, and resilience can flourish even in the darkest circumstances, while learning about a real tragedy and the complex social divisions of the era.