About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is struggling to adapt to a major move or feels like an outsider in a new community. It is particularly resonant for children who find solace in nature and possess a strong, perhaps even defiant, sense of justice regarding animal welfare. The story follows Chase, a city boy transplanted to the country, who finds himself at odds with local hunting traditions while trying to protect the wildlife in his own backyard. Through Chase's journey, the book explores the complex tension between personal ethics and community norms. It models how to stand up for one's beliefs without being entirely closed off to others. Appropriate for ages 9 to 12, this is a thoughtful choice for kids who feel a deep, protective connection to the environment and need to see their own feelings of displacement reflected and validated.
