Battle of the Round House

Set in 1871, this captivating short story follows ten-year-old Lucy Freeman as she and her family seek safety on the frontier of Zipporah Ranch, a hidden settlement founded by Black women and children. Amid threats from bounty hunters, Lucy’s secret magical ability may be their most crucial defense in this post–Civil War wilderness. Part of the Magic & Mystery collection, the tale offers an engaging, one-sitting experience filled with mystique and adventure.