Volcanoes Are Hot!

Reach for this book when your child is navigating the rocky transition to middle school and finds more comfort in facts than in social hierarchies. It is a perfect fit for the 'intellectual hider' who uses logic and science to make sense of emotional uncertainty. Through the eyes of 11-year-old Oliver, the story explores the awkwardness of new classes and changing friendships while interweaving genuine scientific concepts like astrophysics and planetary science. Parents will appreciate how the book validates the 'uncool' kid's perspective while providing a highly readable, humor-forward format that lowers the barrier for reluctant readers. It models how curiosity can be a powerful tool for resilience during one of life's most vulnerable developmental shifts.