After the River the Sun

Will Eckhart find the courage to rise from his pastand climb to his future? This quest for home is a stunning companion to Eva of the Farm.When Eckhart Lyon arrives at Sunrise Orchard, all he wants to do is play video games and read about King Arthurs knights. Anything that helps him forget that his parents drowned in a river, forget his own cowardliness. Eckhart doesnt want to clear the dead orchard, or explore the canyon, or do anything else that stern Uncle Al asks. After all, Uncle Al is only taking him in on trial, and Eckhart cant imagine the orchard ever becoming his real home. Then, up in the canyon, he meets Evaa girl with a wild imagination and boundless hope who knows all about King Arthurs knights. With her help, Eckhart sees that he is on a knightly quest of his own: a quest for home and courage. But what if hes forced to choose between a new home and his most treasured possessiona gift from his mom? In this companion to Eva of the Farm, author Dia Calhoun shows that with friendship, determination, and the grace of nature, we can overcome tragedy and rise toward the sun.