After a summer when nothing seems to go well for a small village, the villagers are concerned that they may not survive the harsh winter. Young Agnes is chosen to go to the mountain top to seek wisdom and guidance.
This lyrical story captures the joy and wonder of the winter holidays without being either overtly religious or sentimental.
This story also appears in the collection Dragons and Dreams.
Becca lives in a small town in SE Michigan, on 10 acres of weeds, swamp, and trees with her husband, 2 children, and 3 cats. She writes fairy tales, fantasy for the younger set.