About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is struggling with emotional walls, difficulty trusting adults, or feels like an outsider within a new family structure. It is a profound choice for parents of foster or adopted children who are navigating the transition from self-preservation to genuine connection. The story follows fifteen-year-old Sara Moone, who has spent her life moving between foster homes and has learned that staying detached is the only way to avoid pain. When she is placed with the Huddleston family in a rural setting, her carefully constructed barriers begin to crumble. This is a quiet, realistic novel that validates the fear of vulnerability while offering a hopeful path toward belonging. It is ideal for ages 12 and up, providing a mirror for those who feel 'othered' and a window for those seeking to understand the complexities of the foster care experience.
