Aim - (Bakers Mountain Stories) by Joyce Moyer Hostetter (Paperback)

This heartwarming and inspiring prequel to "Blue" and "Comfort" follows 14-year-old Junior Bledsoe as he navigates his way through grief, anger, and identity issues after the loss of his father during World War II.

Set in rural North Carolina in the early days of the war, Junior struggles with school, neighbors, and himself as he tries to find his purpose in life.

With the help of a supportive neighbor and tinkering with cars, Junior learns valuable lessons about earning respect and overcoming generational abuse.

This coming-of-age story is a must-read for young adults who enjoy historical fiction and will appreciate the vivid sense of time and place created by the author.