About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is grappling with the quiet, persistent ache of an absent parent or questioning if they are enough just as they are. This soulful story follows Sheema, a young woman raised in a cocoon of love by her grandparents, as she journeys to find the father she has never known. It is a tender exploration of identity, the security of home, and the realization that while some voids may never be fully filled, the love we already possess is a powerful anchor. Parents will appreciate Virginia Hamilton's lyrical prose and the sensitive way she handles a young woman's blooming self-consciousness and her need for roots. It is a perfect choice for mature readers navigating the transition from childhood dependency to independent self-discovery.
