Lost Farm Camp

In this lively frontier tale, a headstrong fourteen‑year‑old named Swickey finds herself caught between the rugged demands of life on the edge of the woods and the playful chaos of her own imagination. When her father, a weather‑worn lumberjack, discovers that a mischievous bear has pilfered the family’s butter, he turns to his daughter for help, sparking a series of humorous attempts at hunting, counting cartridges, and bargaining with a sly kitten named Beelzebub. The story’s rich dialect and vivid descriptions bring the remote camp to life, from the whispering inland sea to the birch canoe drifting under a golden sunset.

Through witty banter and heartfelt moments, the narrative explores the bond between a determined girl and her seasoned father, as they navigate the challenges of wilderness survival and the everyday mysteries of camp life. Illustrated scenes add a charming visual layer, capturing the rustic humor and the awe‑inspiring landscape that frames Swickey’s early adventures. Listeners will be drawn into a world where humor, hardship, and youthful curiosity coexist in a timeless, heart‑warming portrait of frontier living.