About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is feeling displaced by a move or house repairs, or if they are struggling to fit into a new social circle where they feel unwelcome. It is particularly helpful for children who feel like they are 'intruding' in someone else's space. This story follows Tyra, whose family must stay with friends after a flood. She faces social friction from the son of their hosts, Dale, who is unwelcoming and cold. When a magical puppy named Storm enters the picture, Tyra learns that kindness and patience can bridge even the widest social gaps. It is a gentle chapter book for ages 6 to 9 that validates the discomfort of being a guest while providing a magical escape. Parents will appreciate how it models empathy for others' territorial feelings without making the protagonist a victim.
