About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the complicated emotions of a blended family or the strange feeling of a sibling returning home as a changed person. Set in 1610 Jamestown, Elizabeth’s diary captures the universal anxieties of childhood: the fear of being replaced by a new stepmother and the challenge of reconnecting with her brother, Caleb, who has grown distant after living with the Powhatan people. It is a gentle, historical approach to navigating change and honoring the memory of a lost parent while moving forward. Appropriate for children ages 7 to 10, the story normalizes the 'tug-of-war' feelings that come with family transitions. Parents will find it a helpful tool for discussing how love can expand to include new people without erasing the past. It offers a relatable, historical perspective on resilience that helps children see their own family struggles as part of a long human tradition.
