About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when a child is struggling with family instability, fear of an adult figure, or the need to see how resilience and self-reliance can lead to safety. It follows two sisters, Kaylie and Binnie, who flee an abusive domestic situation and find refuge in an abandoned farmhouse in rural Texas. While the sisters must learn practical survival skills, they are aided by a helpful, unseen presence from folklore that bridges the gap between harsh reality and hopeful magic. This story is best suited for mature middle-grade readers aged 10 to 14. It offers a powerful exploration of sibling bonds and the courage it takes to build a new life from scratch. While the themes of domestic abuse are present, the focus remains on the girls' ingenuity and the comforting, mysterious protection of Hobkin.
