Battle of the Round House

In Tananarive Due's captivating short story "Battle of the Round House," set in 1871, ten-year-old Lucy Freeman and her family escape the dangers of Kentucky for a new start at Zipporah Ranch, a hidden community founded by Black women and children. As they seek safety in the post-Civil War frontier, they discover that the ranch may be protected by magic, but looming threats from bounty hunters put this haven at risk. Lucy's unique magical ability emerges as a potential defense against the impending danger, making for an enchanting tale in the Magic & Mystery collection.