About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the pull of two different worlds, whether that is navigating life between two households or feeling homesick for a place they left behind. Dawn's journey to California captures the bittersweet reality of loving two places at once and the difficult realization that you can't be in two places at the same time. This middle grade novel explores the emotional weight of divorce and sibling separation with a gentle, realistic touch. It is perfect for children aged 8 to 12 who are searching for their own sense of identity and belonging while navigating complex family dynamics. You might choose this book to help validate your child's feelings of being torn and to reassure them that it is okay to love both their old life and their new one.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals directly with the fallout of divorce and the physical separation of siblings. The approach is secular and highly realistic. It doesn't offer a magical solution where everyone lives together again; instead, it provides a hopeful but grounded resolution where Dawn accepts that her heart is in two places.
