Walker's Trail. Walker's Trail, #1

Walker's Trail is a heartwarming coming-of-age historical novel set in the rugged Appalachian mountains of the post-Civil War South. When tragedy leaves young Walker alone and responsible for his little sister, he must grow up too soon, learning the harsh lessons of wilderness survival and the quiet strength of family bonds. As he fights to protect and provide, Walker begins to discover who he is-and who he wants to become.
Along the way, he befriends a spirited young girl, experiences the wonder of first love and a tender first kiss, and takes his first steps from boyhood toward manhood on a journey filled with courage, hope, and redemption.