The Burning Season

In this compelling coming-of-age verse, twelve-year-old Opal, a fire lookout-in-training in the New Mexico wilderness, must confront her fears when a wildfire threatens her mountain home. Living at the top of a fire tower with her family, she dreams of a more ordinary life but finds herself unexpectedly called upon to face real danger alone. The story explores themes of courage and resilience as Opal navigates her fears amid the backdrop of a looming wildfire.