About This Book
A parent should reach for this book when their child is facing a major transition, particularly one involving a move or a parent's absence due to work. This story follows the three Bailey siblings as they relocate to an army base while their father is deployed. It addresses the specific anxieties of entering a new social hierarchy and the common childhood challenge of standing up to a bully when you already feel like an outsider. While the setting is specific to military life, the emotional core resonates with any middle-grade reader navigating family loyalty and the search for belonging. The story is highly appropriate for ages 8 to 12, offering a realistic but hopeful look at resilience. Parents will appreciate how the book models sibling support and provides a gentle way to open conversations about worry and courage without being overly didactic.
