About This Book
A parent should reach for this book when their child is experiencing the sting of social comparison or is struggling with a shift in family finances. Mallory, the oldest of eight children, deals with the stress of her father losing his job and the subsequent pressure to find work herself. The story centers on her job for a wealthy family, which triggers intense feelings of jealousy and frustration as she compares her life to theirs. It is a grounded, empathetic look at how financial status affects a child's identity and friendships. Geared toward middle-grade readers, the book provides a safe space to discuss why it is okay to feel envious of others while learning to value one's own family and resilience. It serves as an excellent tool for normalizing the complex emotions that arise when children realize that not every household has the same resources.
