About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when their teenager begins to express a sense of suffocating boredom with their current life or feels they are outgrowing their small social circle. Set in a 1950s English seaside town, the story follows fifteen-year-old Eliza as she navigates the restless space between childhood and adulthood. While her friend is preoccupied with boys and her family remains predictable, Eliza seeks a deeper, more intellectual existence through her relationship with a beatnik artist named Jake. It is a nuanced exploration of identity and the desire for freedom, perfect for readers aged 12 to 16 who are starting to question the expectations placed upon them. Parents will appreciate how it validates the awkward transition into self-discovery while providing a window into a unique historical era.
