The Quest for the Enchanted Rose

Danny Timmons has looked up to Jack Bailey ever since the older boy saved two small children from drowning during the Great Flood of 1940. Now with his father away fighting in World War II and his mother about to have a new baby, Danny relies on Jack’s friendship and guidance more than ever. When Jack goes missing from their small Appalachian town, Danny is determined to find him, suspecting Jack's abusive father or the mythical town of Yonder Jack once mentioned. As Danny seeks answers, he grapples with larger questions about America's role in the war, the nature of heroism, and individual responsibility in the face of injustice. From Ali Standish, an award-winning author, this story explores themes of friendship, bravery, and the quest for truth.