About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is struggling with the exhausting performance of trying to fit in, or when they are navigating the quiet, lingering weight of grief. It is an essential read for the middle schooler who feels they must reinvent themselves to be liked, only to find that the mask they've created is becoming too heavy to wear. Abigail is heading to summer camp determined to be brave, cool, and different from the girl she is at home. However, between the pressure of bunkmate politics and the private ache of missing her late father, her plan for a fresh start becomes a messy, realistic journey of self-discovery. This story is deeply grounded in the emotional reality of eleven-year-olds, offering a mirror for children who feel like they are failing at being normal. It is a compassionate tool for discussing peer pressure, the complexity of grief, and the courage it takes to simply be yourself.
