Yankees on the doorstep

Firefly & Fern Summary

Through the pages of a young person's diary, readers experience the American Civil War from a unique and intimate perspective as Yankees approach a Southern family's doorstep. This historical fiction brings the human side of war to life, showing how ordinary families navigated extraordinary times and how courage took many forms during America's darkest chapter. Children will gain empathy and understanding for how war affected real people while discovering their own resilience.