The Kellyhorns

Reach for this book when your child is navigating feelings of displacement, wondering about their family history, or struggling with the sense that a piece of their identity is missing. Set in late nineteenth-century Maine, this story provides a comforting yet adventurous exploration of what it means to belong and the efforts required to mend broken family ties. Following twins Pam and Penny, who were separated at birth and raised in vastly different environments, the narrative delves into the complexities of adult mistakes and the resilience of children. It is a gentle historical mystery that balances serious themes like arson and family secrets with a hopeful, proactive spirit. Parents will appreciate the way it models reconciliation and the power of young people to influence the adults in their lives toward forgiveness.