The Meadow's Long Shadow
Paperback
General FictionLiterary Fiction
Publisher: Tanya G Govender
Published: Feb 25 2026
Pages: 74
Weight: 0.21
Height: 0.15 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
In the rolling green hills of Willow Creek, life is meant to be simple: follow the flock, trust the fence, and never wander too far.
But Finnegan was never meant to be ordinary.
Born the smallest lamb of the season, he carries a restless spirit far bigger than his fragile frame. While others find comfort in safety, Finnegan feels drawn to the distant mountains - and to a world beyond the meadow.
When a mysterious silver mist sweeps through the valley just days before the Great Spring Festival, Finnegan is suddenly alone in the wild.
Lost and afraid, he must journey through shadowed forests, storm-scarred ridges, and unfamiliar lands where survival depends not on size, but on courage.
Along the way, he meets unlikely guides who change his understanding of fear, strength, and home itself:
- A silent badger who teaches the power of stillness
- A clever fox who reveals the truth behind fear
- A soaring hawk who shows that belonging must be chosen
As the seasons shift and hope flickers like a distant light, Finnegan discovers a life-changing truth:
Home is not a place you stay - it is the strength you carry within you.
Perfect for readers of all ages, The Meadow's Long Shadow is a deeply moving tale about resilience, self-discovery, and the courage it takes to grow beyond the safety of the familiar.
A heartfelt story for anyone who has ever felt small in a very big world.
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