The Best Appalachia Books for Kids

Summary: A young boy travels to the hills of Appalachia to meet the old-time fiddler whose music he loves. The old man teaches him tunes, and as the boy grows, so does their friendship. Years later, the boy passes the music on in turn. Told in lyrical free verse, this is a story about musical tradition and the ties between generations.

Summary: Verity Vox is a witch-in-training who has never met a problem her spells couldn't solve. A cryptic plea for help brings her to Foxfire, a forgotten coal-mining town in the Appalachian hills where crops won't grow and the woods have strange rules. Years ago a traveling magician cursed the town before vanishing to seek greater power, and Verity learns that even magic has its limits.

Summary: Summer and her Uncle Ob are lost in grief after losing May, their guiding light. Ob's passion for crafting whirligigs fades, leaving them adrift. Desperate for a sign from May, they embark on a journey of healing. Will they find the message they need to embrace life once more? Discover a touching tale of love, loss, and renewal.