Discover the Epperson Family's Journey

Follow the Eppersons as they face war, prejudice, and personal demons in a world demanding perfection.

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A GIRL NAMED
POLLY

A YOUNG GIRL'S BRAVE JOURNEY ACROSS THE AMERICAN WEST BY WAGON TRAIN

Step into a remarkable journey of courage, family, and adventure.

A Girl Named Polly follows a brave young girl who makes a daring decision to disguise herself as a boy and join a wagon train in order to help her family. Far from home and surrounded by the uncertainties of the frontier, Polly soon discovers that the journey will test her courage in ways she never imagined.

Along the trail, Polly encounters wild rivers, wolves, bandits, and other dangers that threaten the wagon train and everyone traveling with it. With determination, quick thinking, and unwavering courage, she faces each challenge while keeping her true identity hidden.

Filled with adventure, suspense, and heart, A Girl Named Polly is an inspiring story about a young girl who discovers that courage isn't about being fearless—it's about finding the strength to keep going when others are counting on you.

Come along with Polly and experience an unforgettable adventure across the frontier.

— ABOUT THE BOOK

weeding the garden

Set during WWII, America is poised to enter the greatest conflict the world has ever seen. Embrace the Epperson family as Dill and Mary Helen face their own demons to save them all.

WHY READ WEEDING THE GARDEN?

  • A gripping historical novel set in 1940s America.
  • Follows one family’s fight for love and survival.
  • Explores the danger of a “perfect society” through the eyes of a disabled child.
  • A son’s search for belonging leads to heartbreaking consequences.
  • The shadow of World War II looms over every choice they make.
  • A powerful reminder that family is worth fighting for—even in the darkest times.

“The fight for survival begins at home.”

A Dangerous Ideal

Florence becomes the target of leaders who demand a “perfect society.

A Family’s Strength

Set against the backdrop of World War II, their story unfolds with resilience.

A Battle Within

Each member faces inner struggles that could shatter the family from the inside out.

In a time when the world demanded flawlessness, the Eppersons learn that true survival comes not from perfection, but from compassion, sacrifice, and the unbreakable ties of family.

TESTIMONIES

What Readers Are Saying About Weeding the Garden

— ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen Trock

She lives in Montana with her husband and family. Her greatest pleasure is spending time with them. She loves the magnificent, Montana outdoors. She is drawn to writing, and likes animals, hand quilting, and reading. She has been in the nursing field for 37 years, and currently works in Hospice, which she considers a calling and a privilege.

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