About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is beginning to navigate the social complexity of loyalty versus attraction, or when they are feeling the pressure of a family commitment. It is a perfect choice for a child who loves nature and crafting but is starting to deal with more mature peer dynamics like school crushes and local competition. The story follows Del, whose family flower shop faces a threat from a modern rival. The emotional core of the book explores how to maintain personal integrity and family bonds while pursuing a new friendship with someone from a different background. It is a gentle, age-appropriate introduction to balancing responsibilities with social desires, set against the backdrop of a charming, high-stakes prom season in a small town.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with business competition and social pressure in a very direct, secular manner. There are no heavy traumas; the conflict is rooted in realistic peer and family expectations. The resolution is hopeful and emphasizes communication and compromise.
