Award-winning author Steve Cole delivers a poignant quick-read for struggling teen readers, expertly capturing resilience and hope amidst the devastating impact of war.

Danylo watches fearfully as war edges ever closer to his peaceful life on a Ukrainian farm. To prepare for the worst, he and his mother build a shelter for protection.

But when the missiles eventually drop, they’re unprepared for the devastating impact and must cling to all they have left in order to survive.