About This Book
Reach for this book when your pre-teen is navigating the intense emotions of a first love or the sudden distance of a friend moving away. It specifically addresses the anxiety of maintaining a relationship through digital screens and the jealousy that can arise when online interactions feel out of control. The story follows Clementine and Julian as they attempt to keep their bond alive via the internet after Julian moves to Barbados. It captures the unique 1990s dawn of digital communication, making it a fascinating historical piece for modern kids to see how the roots of their social media lives began. Parents will appreciate how it validates the 'big feelings' of early adolescence while modeling how to navigate trust and insecurity in a healthy way. It is a gentle, realistic look at the growing pains of staying connected in a changing world.
