Divided loyalties

Firefly & Fern Summary

Set during the American Revolutionary War at the Battle of Camden, this coming-of-age novel follows a young protagonist navigating divided loyalties between family and patriotic duty. Through the lens of a fife and drum corps member, readers experience the tension and moral complexity of war while discovering what it truly means to grow up during turbulent times. This historical fiction brings an important American battle to life while exploring universal themes of loyalty, identity, and family bonds.