Fruitlands

Firefly & Fern Summary

Fruitlands follows a young girl's experiences through diary entries as her family attempts an ambitious experiment in communal living and self-sufficient farming in 19th-century Massachusetts. This historical fiction novel offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the idealistic but challenging realities of utopian living, while exploring how one girl navigates family bonds, changing circumstances, and personal growth during an extraordinary time in American history.