Haggard House

In Elisabeth Rhoads' evocative tale set in 1859 Nomaton, Michigan, eleven-year-old Adam Bolton emerges from the shadows of Haggard House—the eerie home of his reclusive family—when he begins attending school. Guided by his mother's strict edicts to "keep to the straight and narrow," Adam struggles to maintain his friendship with the vibrant Penny while grappling with his own desires. As he journeys west and faces the complexities of adulthood, the weight of his past and his mother's influence loom large, pushing Adam to confront the crumbling foundation of his inner life.