A Story That Arrives in the Mail, One Chapter at a Time
A year-long serialized novel for ages 9–15, delivered to your mailbox every two weeks.
Sometimes, Old School is the Best School.
read, and look forward to.
Once you sign up, the story simply begins to arrive.
Every two weeks, a new chapter of Flee to the Mountain arrives in your mailbox, continuing the story right where the last one left off. The story unfolds over the course of a year at an intentional pace—fast enough to stay engaging, slow enough to let it settle.
Instead of reading everything at once and moving on, your young reader lives with the story for a while. They reread passages, think about what might happen next, and talk about it at the dinner table. Then, just as anticipation begins to build, the next chapter arrives.
There are no notifications, no autoplay, and no screens pulling attention away.
Just a physical story, delivered one chapter at a time, meant to be held, saved, and returned to.
It’s a simple rhythm—but one that turns reading into something your child looks forward to, not something to rush through.
Written in a warm third-person voice, the story blends everyday rural life—corn harvests, neighborly chores, mountain music—with a growing sense of danger and mystery.
The story unfolds over 27 chapters, arriving one at a time through the mail over the course of a year. This slow, serialized pace gives the story room to breathe, building tension gradually while allowing readers to live with the characters and their choices between chapters.
Each chapter includes illustrations that add atmosphere and visual context without replacing the reader’s imagination, much like illustrated adventure stories of earlier generations.
Ideal for readers 9–15, Flee to the Mountain is a coming-of-age story shaped by survival, friendship, and quiet courage—written to be enjoyed independently or together as a family.
While written for young readers, many parents find themselves enjoying the story as well.
Flee to the Mountain is written by Denise Dunn and shaped by a belief in slow stories, thoughtful storytelling, and the lasting power of print.
The writing is front and center, with illustrations appearing at natural pauses in the story. They add atmosphere and context without taking over, giving readers just enough to picture the world while still leaving room for imagination.
There’s no rush to finish.
It’s the kind of reading experience that invites a young reader to slow down, read closely, and return to the page later.
Shown here is a sample spread from a single chapter.
It’s a slower way to read — and that’s the point.
A good fit if…
- Your child enjoys reading independently
- You value anticipation and routine
- You prefer fewer screens, not more content
- You appreciate stories that unfold slowly
- You want something your child can hold onto
- You’re drawn to thoughtful, print-first experiences
Probably not a fit if…
- You’re looking for instant access to everything at once
- Your child prefers fast-paced, highly visual entertainment
- You want an app, game, or interactive platform
- You’re seeking short, disposable content
- You expect frequent digital rewards or updates