About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels like an 'odd duck' or is struggling with social anxiety and self-consciousness. Eleven year old Adam deals with his deep-seated worries through an unusual coping mechanism: he talks to the freckles on his skin. During a summer vacation at Cape May, he forms an unexpected and transformative friendship with a boy who is blind. This relationship helps Adam move beyond his internal anxieties and find his footing in the real world. It is a quirky, empathetic, and ultimately grounded story about the messy process of growing up and finding where you belong. Perfect for middle grade readers who appreciate a touch of the eccentric alongside genuine emotional resonance.
