When the Moon Touches the Mountain: A Coming-of-Age Adventure Story in The Ozarks

When the Moon Touches the Mountain is a powerful coming-of-age story set deep in the Ozark hills, where faith is forged, courage is tested, and boyhood begins its journey toward manhood. When David leaves the city to spend the summer on his grandparents’ forty-acre farm, he expects fishing trips, squirrel hunts, and long days in the woods. What he doesn’t expect is a summer that will change him forever. Under the steady guidance of his wise and weathered grandfather, and alongside a new friend whose life is far more complicated than his own, David discovers lessons no classroom could ever teach. Through encounters with wild animals, hard truths, family loyalty, and the raw beauty of creation, David begins to understand what it means to be brave, to stand firm, and to seek God in the quiet places of the earth. Rich with authentic Ozark culture, humor, and heart, this unforgettable adventure reminds readers that sometimes the wilderness is exactly where a boy finds his soul.