cover image Stefan's Story

Stefan's Story

Valerie Hobbs. Frances Foster Books, $16 (165pp) ISBN 978-0-374-37240-8

In Stefan's Story, the sequel to Carolina Crow Girl, Valerie Hobbs reintroduces nature lovers Carolina and her paraplegic friend Stefan as they cross the bridge to adolescence, this time from Stefan's point of view. When the teens reunite in Oregon for the wedding of Carolina's mother, Stefan's feelings for Carolina start moving past friendship, but Carolina seemingly is smitten with another. Meanwhile, the timber company of Carolina's stepfather threatens to destroy an ancient forest-as well as the peace in Carolina's household.