About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is acting out with cynicism, struggling with sibling rivalry, or seems disconnected from the emotional realities of the family. This story follows Travis, a cocky and self-centered teen, on a family vacation to Mexico that takes a sharp turn toward the profound. Through his younger brother's obsession with endangered sea turtles and a looming family crisis, Travis is forced to confront his own selfishness and the fragility of life. It is an ideal choice for addressing themes of empathy, the impact of divorce, and the weight of grief in a realistic, secular context. While it deals with a tragic loss, it provides a necessary mirror for teenagers who use sarcasm as a shield against vulnerability.
