Dancing Down a Rocky Path

Set in 1944, this story follows 12-year-old Petra Reynolds as she navigates the challenges of small-town life during the polio epidemic, encountering both innocence and danger. Her perspectives shift when she reconnects with Chet, a rebellious classmate, whose presence gradually transforms into an unexpected love. Amidst a backdrop of secrecy, betrayal, and peril, Petra’s journey explores the complexities of trust and the pursuit of happiness.