Laurel Belle escapes a loveless, abusive home to be welcomed into a loving foster home with an unruly group of children. Follow their adventures through the summer of 1964 in Sad Eyes, Alabama. Adventure, danger, disappointment-and through it all, learning that, as in life, we never walk alone; God is always there and, at times, reminds us. The Feather Fell is a reminder for Laurel Belle of His ongoing presence in her life.