Reena

Reena is a 12-year, two-month old girl who loves to express herself. She moves from the city to Maine with her family and goes from being an "indoor" girl to being an "outdoor girl." With her brother Luke she explores the small town where they live and becomes friends with an old woman and a teenage farm hand who teach them many things about handling animals. Reena learns especially how to groom and train Zora the cow for showing at the fair. She learns many new things, considers new ideas and gains confidence in her ability to take charge and pursue her desires. One thing she also discovers that she likes is Zep, the farm-boy who helps her learn how to train Zora.

Luke

Luke is Reena's younger brother. He is seven years old. Luke does not like people to touch him and gets very upset if they...