Where the Forest Meets the Stars

In this poignant debut, Joanna Teale, recovering from personal losses and a battle with breast cancer, immerses herself in her research on nesting birds in rural Illinois. Her solitude is interrupted by Ursa, a mysterious barefoot child claiming to be from the stars, who needs refuge and is on a quest to witness five miracles. With the help of her reclusive neighbor, Gabriel Nash, Joanna uncovers the child’s enigmatic past while grappling with deepening bonds and the weight of their shared secrets. As the summer fades and Ursa's journey reaches a critical point, their intertwined fates hang in the balance, inviting a confrontation with the truth.