Strength Hidden

by Sara McQuarrie

Abandoned as a child and burdened by self-doubt, Andromeda “Andy” Smith escapes her abusive foster home to seek refuge in Maine’s wilderness. But when she loses her backpack containing her survival gear, Andy faces a critical leave the woods or stay and fight to survive. Alone in the wild, she discovers unexpected courage and learns the truth about her worth.

258 pages, Paperback

Published September 1, 2025

About the author

​Sara McQuarrie lives in Hodgdon, Maine, with her husband and two children. With 20 years of experience as a middle school science and ELA teacher, she is also a Registered Maine Guide and runs a nature center on her property. Passionate about the outdoors, she enjoys sharing her love of nature with others through her work and teaching