As Alma travels down the dark and rugged road to her house, she faces many difficulties to the point of despair. But as she navigates the forest, she finds light in her determination and courage to keep moving forward despite her struggles.Her journey through the darkness lit by stars and over dams on bridges built of hope mirrors the ups and downs that we all encounter on the journey of life. A poignant tale, stunningly illustrated, on the importance of never losing hope no matter how dark the path before you may seem.