About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts questioning the absolute authority of adults or expresses a budding interest in social justice and political complexities. It is a sophisticated choice for the 'middle school' transition, when the black-and-white world of childhood begins to shade into gray. The story follows Carrie, an observant young girl on a family vacation to a fictional Mediterranean country under a military dictatorship. As she navigates her complicated feelings about her stepfather, she is pulled into a high-stakes mystery involving a revolutionary plot. This book is perfect for 10 to 14 year olds who are ready to grapple with themes of trust, government overreach, and the realization that their parents are fallible humans with secret pasts. It offers a bridge between simple adventure stories and serious historical fiction, validating the child's perspective in an adult-dominated world.
