Across the lines

Firefly & Fern Summary

Set during the Civil War's Battle of the Petersburg Crater in 1864, this compelling historical fiction follows young characters whose lives intersect across enemy lines. Through their eyes, readers experience the human cost of war and discover how ordinary people—both Black and white—navigate impossible choices and find unexpected connections amid conflict. This thoughtfully crafted novel brings an important but lesser-known moment in American history to life while exploring themes of courage, identity, and what it means to do what's right.