About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is struggling with intense guilt or witnessing a sibling or peer go through a medical crisis. It provides a roadmap for navigating the 'what ifs' that haunt children after an accident. When twelve-year-old Nora pressures her cousin Riley to ride a roller coaster, Riley suffers a stroke and falls into a coma. The story follows Nora's internal battle with shame as she navigates the sterile world of hospitals and the long, difficult road of Riley's rehabilitation. It is a secular, realistic, and deeply empathetic look at how families fracture and heal during trauma. This book is best for children ages 10 to 13 who are ready for a serious but ultimately hopeful exploration of responsibility and the unpredictable nature of the human body.
