About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels like their own dreams are being sidelined to accommodate a sibling's health or special needs. It addresses the quiet resentment that can build when a family must make major sacrifices for one member, helping children feel seen in their frustration without feeling guilty for it. Set in the post-Depression era, the story follows Margaret as her family moves from Missouri to Michigan so her younger brother, who has a physical disability, can receive better medical care. Margaret struggles with the loss of her home and the feeling that her brother, Rosie, is the only one who matters. It is a realistic, historically rich look at family dynamics, sacrifice, and the eventual realization that everyone in a family has a role to play. Suitable for ages 9 to 12, this book provides a safe space to discuss the complex mix of love and bitterness that often exists in sibling relationships.
