Zenas and the shaving mill

Firefly & Fern Summary

Set during the American Revolution, this historical fiction follows young Zenas, a Quaker boy, as he navigates the challenges of living according to his peaceful faith during a time of conflict and war. Through the story of a shaving mill and the tensions between duty to his community and the larger struggle for independence, Zenas discovers what it truly means to stand by your beliefs. A thoughtful introduction to American history that explores courage, conscience, and the complexity of living by your values.