About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is beginning to ask deep questions about their heritage or struggling with the feeling of being an outsider in their community. It is a powerful choice for families formed through adoption or those navigating the complexities of a child's desire to know their 'first' story while deeply loving their current family. The narrative follows twelve-year-old Crow, who was set adrift as an infant and raised by a kind solitary man on a small island, as she searches for the truth of her origins. Set in the 1920s off the coast of Massachusetts, the story balances a gripping mystery with a tender exploration of what truly makes a family. It addresses the pain of social stigma and the fear of hereditary illness, specifically leprosy, with grace and historical accuracy. It is ideally suited for readers aged 10 to 14 who enjoy atmospheric, thoughtful stories that do not shy away from the darker or more complicated parts of life, ultimately offering a resonant message of belonging and self-worth.
