About This Book
Reach for this book when your teen is navigating a major life upheaval or beginning to question the hidden histories of their own family. Hazel is a sophisticated historical novel that follows a thirteen-year-old girl from the suffragette movement of London to the complex, sun-drenched realities of a Caribbean sugar plantation in 1913. It is a deeply atmospheric story about the loss of innocence and the realization that the adults we love often have flawed and secret pasts. While the setting is historical, the emotional core focuses on identity and justice, making it an excellent choice for mature readers who enjoy uncovering mysteries. It addresses heavy topics like mental health and colonial history with a nuanced, realistic lens appropriate for older middle schoolers and high school students.
