About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is struggling with the aftermath of a conflict or trying to understand how people can be both 'good' and 'bad.' Following the traumatic events of Wolf Hollow, Annabelle is navigating a world that feels heavy with unresolved tension. When a lightning strike grants her a strange new sensitivity to the world around her, she finds herself drawn into a search for a lost dog that forces her to interact with her former tormentor. This is a masterful exploration of nuanced morality, demonstrating that justice is rarely simple and that empathy is a choice we make every day. It is ideal for middle schoolers ready for complex historical fiction that respects their emotional intelligence.
