Nature Boy – Volume One

NATURE BOY – Volume One
By B.E. Russell

Every morning, twelve-year-old Noah presses his forehead to his bedroom window, drawn to the whispering trees beyond his backyard fence. Where others see just a patch of woods, Noah senses a world of mystery, brimming with frogs and turtles, hidden salamanders, and bright-winged butterflies. Determined to explore, he steps past the fence and discovers that the forest holds not only wonders but also vulnerable creatures in need of help.

From rescuing a turtle ensnared in fishing line to nursing an injured salamander, Noah’s simple acts of compassion evolve into a mission that transforms his life. As he builds a backyard vivarium—an ever-growing sanctuary for wildlife—his bond with nature deepens. Soon, he’s inspiring friends, cleaning up trash-littered creeks, and teaching classmates about the delicate balance of ecosystems.

But the wild cannot be tamed forever. When it comes time to let his rehabilitated animals go, Noah faces the bittersweet truth: truly caring for nature means setting it free. Filled with the quiet magic of night walks by the creek, vivid afternoons among wildflowers, and the thrill of each small discovery, Nature Boy – Volume One is a heartfelt story of friendship, responsibility, and finding one’s place in the grand, ever-changing tapestry of the natural world.