The author's memoirs as a child in Pollocksville, Onslow Co. North Carolina. The assignment to write a poem in third grade and her first squirrel hunt with her Mother. The hard work of the Arthur family, her brother's accident when he was scalped. The story is enhanced by her warm and charming pastel (chalk) and watercolor drawings. All seen as an eight year old child. Step back in time with her and visit the life style of the Major Earl Arthur family. Vanessa is a professional seascape artist and native of North Carolina.