She lives outside the village, in the woods, near the river, with her sister. Or her mother. She doesnt really know. Her life is simple, but nothing ever stays the same. Her body is changing; life around her is changing, too. And there arent many people around who can explain to her whats happening. A story with a sombre offbeat mood, guided along by a narrator using unique and colourful language. Originally published by Québec-Amérique as "À labri des hommes et des choses".