Perfect for fans of Encanto and Turning Red, this intimate and heartfelt middle grade novel follows two siblings fighting to stay together amidst the ripple effects of addiction and generational trauma.
Siblings Con and Sofies mom promised that nothing would ever come between thembut when she disappears without any warning, she becomes the one whos tearing them apart.
With no one else to rely on, inseparable siblings Con and Sofie must decide who they can trust, and whether or not its safe to share their hearts with family members who have the power to hurt them. Sofie has always turned to Conand to booksduring times of upheaval in their unstable lives. But as their mother is arrested and their guardianship becomes uncertain, Sofie will have to find hope in the most important story of all: her own.
Moranvilles captivating and vulnerable prose explores the ways in which addictions ripple effects pass through generations and how familial bonds can remain unbreakable through the most difficult circumstances. Expertly grappling with difficult topics at an age-appropriate level, this novel is a sensitive, nuanced exploration of childrens enduring resilience and optimism.
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
