About This Book
Reach for this memoir when your child feels like a 'square peg in a round hole' at school or struggles with the anxiety of being away from home. E. Nesbit, the beloved author of The Railway Children, recounts her own Victorian childhood with startling honesty, focusing on the deep loneliness of boarding schools and the vibrant, restorative power of her imagination. This book is an ideal bridge for children ages 8 to 12 who are navigating their own social or academic pressures. It validates that even the most successful adults once felt misunderstood, scared, and small. By sharing her private fears alongside her adventurous spirit, Nesbit offers a comforting reminder that resilience is built through both the happy and the difficult chapters of life.
