About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels like a perpetual outsider, perhaps due to a family move or a natural sense of shyness that makes it hard to speak up. It is a soul-soothing choice for the sensitive child who experiences the world deeply and needs to know that their unique way of seeing things is actually a superpower. The story follows Felicity Pickle, a girl who literally sees words floating in the air, as her family settles in a town rumored to have lost its magic. Through Felicity's journey, the book explores themes of finding a 'forever home,' overcoming performance anxiety, and the importance of family legends. It is a gentle, lyrical middle grade novel that celebrates creativity and the courage it takes to stay in one place and build a community. Parents will appreciate the rich vocabulary and the way it models navigating complex family dynamics with empathy.
