A Strand of Hope

This Young Adult Christian historical fiction novella introduces Lena Davis, a resilient young woman who has always found refuge in books, especially as she navigates a strained relationship with her mother. Set during the Great Depression, the story follows Lena's journey as she joins President Roosevelt's Packhorse Library Project, delivering books to isolated communities in the mountains. She hopes this new role will grant her the freedom she craves, but she soon discovers that earning the trust of the highlanders and truly breaking free from her emotional chains is more challenging than she anticipated. The book explores themes of perseverance, belonging, faith, and the transformative power of literature.