About This Book
Reach for this book when your teen is standing at a crossroads, feeling the pressure to choose a conventional path while their heart pulls them toward a risky dream. This story is perfect for the young person who feels out of place in their hometown or is grappling with the fear of leaving the familiar behind to discover who they are meant to be. Following Hattie Brooks from the Montana prairie to the bustling streets of 1919 San Francisco, the narrative explores the grit required to break into a male-dominated field. It beautifully balances the excitement of independence with the sobering realities of grief, career setbacks, and the complexity of young love. It is a sophisticated historical coming-of-age story that validates a young woman's ambition and resilience.
