Illustrations by Nadja Glazunova After an orphaned girl in Old Russia walks deep into the forest to visit a hermit who prays for her brother's healing, she returns home to a wonderful sight. Old Russia comes to life in this tale of a poor orphan girl who braves the dangers of the deep forest to find healing for her crippled brother. The poetic text and colorful illustrations draw on their roots in the classic fairy-tale tradition to tell a story of the triumph of courage, faith, and love. A picture book for preschool and up.