About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels embarrassed by a parent's eccentricities or when there is an emotional distance growing between a father and daughter. Julia is a logical, grounded girl who feels disconnected from her father, a man obsessed with UFOs and the paranormal. Their relationship is strained by his tendency to prioritize his hobbies over her reality. As they embark on a desert road trip to witness a meteor shower, the story explores the messy work of finding common ground when you feel worlds apart. This graphic novel beautifully captures the frustration of loving someone you do not quite understand. It deals with themes of forgiveness, the realization that parents are flawed humans, and the importance of meeting loved ones where they are. While the backdrop is full of aliens and desert mysteries, the core is a deeply realistic look at family dynamics. It is perfect for middle-grade readers navigating the transition from seeing parents as heroes to seeing them as people.
