"Where the Crops Never Fail is a fantastic story about the complexities of family life told through plain, honest, Appalachian prose. It is part love story, part action-adventure, part history lesson, and part fable. Amanda Midkiff's characters and dialogue caused me to feel I was visiting the family of my childhood. It was an immensely enjoyable visit."-Dr. Kevin Siers, Superintendent, Pulaski County Public Schools Where the Crops Never Fail is a refreshing story with charming characters who learn the meaning of true love and genuine friendship. Readers will laugh and cry as they become part of life on Riverside Farm in this heartwarming tale. This is a delightful story for young and old alike!