Layla is a preteen who's lost just about everything in her life, she is sent to live with an aunt who never wanted anything to do with her or her baby sister Rose. Being the sole survivors of their family, she refuses to see them split up, and decides to take the treacherous journey from Florida to California. With no adult help, no money, and a 6 month old baby in a sling. Can she make it? Does this utopia in California where children govern themselves even exists? What will she encounter along the way? Who will try and stop her? Read it all as it unfolds. A story of love and strength and never giving up. Note from the author: My 12 year old daughter Arianna and I are both writing this, and we can't wait to hear what everyone thinks. We'll be trying to release about a chapter a week, and I can bet that things are going to change often. So, keep checking on our progress. We hope you enjoy! Text copyright © SelenaWallace_™ 2016- Illustrations copyright © SelenaWallace_™ 2016- The moral right of the author has been asserted. All right reserved. This story is published subject to the condition that it shall not be reproduced or retransmitted in whole or in part, in any manner, without the written consent of the copyright holder, and any infringement of this is a violation of copyright law. This includes all chapters, prologues, and associated content. Any infringement of this copyright is punishable by law. No copies of the materials available in this story may be made without express permission, from the copyright holder. Contact information for requests for permission to reproduce materials available through this course are listed below: w.selena83@gmail.com All right reserved ©SelenaWallace™