About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when their child has experienced a sudden life altering trauma or is struggling with the hyper vigilance and anxiety that follows a tragedy. While the story centers on thirteen year old Stevie's recovery after surviving a mass shooting at a community festival, its primary focus is on the psychological journey of healing rather than the event itself. Through the accessible medium of verse, the book explores the heavy reality of PTSD while offering a hopeful path forward through community support and the power of shared stories. It is most appropriate for mature middle schoolers, ages 10 to 14, who are ready to engage with complex emotional themes. Parents might choose this title to help a child articulate their own internal struggles or to build profound empathy for those navigating invisible scars.
