The Iron Way

In a small farming community, twelve-year-old Jem and his sister Kate see the new iron railroad as a lifeline a chance to escape miserable poverty and build a better life. Yet the arrival of construction crews sparks fierce resistance from villagers who cling to the old ways, turning the town into a battleground between tradition and progress. Caught between the promise of a brighter future and the loyalties of those around them, Jem and Kate must navigate the escalating conflict as the past and the future collide.