After the death of her beloved father, Maggie and her family are thrown into a life of destitution. With little income and no way to live off their poor land, Maggie tries to provide for her family the way her father always had - with his hunting rifle and whatever animals the forest would provide. But when her mother is confronted with her 'unladylike' behaviour, she abandons Maggie to a life of unthinkable cruelty and abuse. With no one to care for her and only the hope of escape, all Maggie can do is survive.
I picked up Pa’s rifle, but my brother blocked the way.
“You’re shaming us,” he said.
“I ain't shaming you,” I told him. “I'm saving you.”
When your childhood disappears in a blizzard. When you’re a girl in a man’s world. When the only thing that stands between you and a life worth having is a gun. You’re only going to get one shot.
A powerful and deeply moving coming-of-age drama inspired by the life of famous sharpshooter Annie Oakley.
Information for Adults: This book has a dyslexia-friendly layout, typeface and paperstock so that even more readers can enjoy it. It has been edited to a reading age of 8 and is aimed at readers aged 14+. Content may be unsuitable for younger readers.