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Ivy, a spirited teenager hardened by years of loss and rejection, is sent to live on a drought-stricken farm with the no-nonsense Mrs. Barlow. After the death of her parents, Ivy has shuffled through too many foster homes, her sharp wit and simmering anger making her a challenge for anyone to handle. At first, the farm feels like just another stop-a barren, dusty prison where even the chickens seem to judge her. But Mrs. Barlow, with her steady presence and cryptic wisdom, refuses to give up on Ivy, accepting her as she is.
Through relentless chores, unexpected moments of connection, and the scrappy loyalty of a chicken named Rebel, Ivy begins to find a rhythm. A visit to The Rainbow House-a grief support centre for teens-helps her confront the emotions she’s buried deep inside. There, through art and quiet camaraderie, Ivy starts to untangle her grief and the guilt of barely remembering her parents.
As the drought finally breaks, so does Ivy’s guarded heart. With Mrs. Barlow’s support, Ivy begins to dream again, imagining a future as a pilot for the Flying Doctors, helping people in places like the one that has slowly become her home. Under a patch of clear blue sky, Ivy realises that healing isn’t about fixing everything; it’s about finding the courage to grow, even through and after the storm.
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