Black Fawn

fiction, kids, family, stories · EN

In a world where connection and belonging are hard to find, Bud Sloan, a young orphan, faces life after being sold out of the orphanage to work on a remote farm. The aging farmer and his wife, having raised a large family, find themselves alone, leaving Bud to navigate his loneliness. One fateful day, after completing his chores, Bud stumbles upon a newborn jet-black fawn, lost and bewildered in the woods. Instantly recognizing their shared plight as orphans, Bud feels an unbreakable bond with the fawn. However, their connection is threatened by the dangers of the wild and the looming presence of local hunters who have set their sights on the innocent creature. Join Bud on an emotional journey of friendship, resilience, and the fight for survival. (Introduction by Roger Melin)