About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the painful realization that they and their best friend are moving at different speeds. It is a vital resource for the 'middle school transition' period, specifically for the child who feels left behind while their peers rush toward maturity. The story follows Sara, who feels abandoned when her best friend Nadine skips a grade and enters high school early. This is a quiet, deeply realistic exploration of identity, the end of childhood, and the grief that comes with drifting apart. It is highly appropriate for ages 10 to 14, offering a mirror for the confusing jealousy and loneliness that often mark this stage of development. Parents will appreciate its nuanced portrayal of a Korean-Canadian family and its refusal to offer easy, sugary answers to complex social shifts.
