Overview
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. 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 Sofie's mom promised that nothing would ever come between them-but when she disappears without any warning, she becomes the one who's 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 it's safe to share their hearts with family members who have the power to hurt them. Sofie has always turned to Con-and to books-during 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. Moranville's captivating and vulnerable prose explores the ways in which addiction's 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 children's enduring resilience and optimism. A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Full Product Details
Author: Sharelle Byars Moranville
Publisher: Holiday House Inc
Imprint: Holiday House Inc
Dimensions:
Width: 14.60cm
, Height: 2.40cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.346kg
ISBN: 9780823453597
ISBN 10: 0823453596
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 08 August 2023
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
"""A poignant, pointed portrayal of the heavy burden parental instability places on a family.""—Kirkus Reviews"
"★ ""An optimistic conclusion, ferried by an enduring heroine, rounds out this hopeful novel by Moranville (Surprise Lily).""—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review ""Moranville writes with candor and respect for her audience as she delves into the very real issues of poverty, addiction, physical abuse, foster care, and having an incarcerated parent, as well as the host of emotions that accompany these situations. . . . Though difficult and traumatic circumstances fill the narrative, readers who share Sofie’s experiences will feel seen and ultimately reassured.""—Booklist ""A poignant, pointed portrayal of the heavy burden parental instability places on a family.""—Kirkus Reviews"
Author Information
Sharelle Byars Moranville is the author of critically acclaimed middle grade novels Over the River and 27 Magic Words, which received starred reviews in School Library Journal and Kirkus Reviews and was a Notable Children's Book in the Language Arts. She lives in Southern Illinois.
