The Message in the Backcountry

By Dianna Aubin

Some messages are too important to fail.

When twelve-year-old Eliza Carter overhears news that could change the course of the war, she never expects to be the one chosen to carry it. But when danger strikes and no one else can make the journey, Eliza sets out alone through the North Carolina backcountry; armed with nothing but courage and a secret message that must reach its destination.

The forest is no longer a place of safety. British soldiers patrol the roads, scouts hide among the trees, and every step forward brings new danger. Along the way, Eliza finds an unexpected ally in a mysterious boy who knows the hidden paths; but even together, the journey is more dangerous than either of them imagined.

With time running out and an army on the move, Eliza must decide how far she's willing to go... and what she's willing to risk.

Because if she fails, the cost won't just be hers to bear.

It will change everything.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GWSM2YPM
• ISBN13: 9798233550386
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Dianna Aubin
• Length: 134 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7