About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with questions of identity, heritage, or the feeling of being an outsider. It is an essential choice for families navigating the complexities of adoption, immigration, or the discovery of a hidden family history. Through the eyes of young Nadia, children can explore the deep emotional terrain of what it means to belong and how memories, even painful ones, shape who we are. Set in 1950s Canada, the story follows a girl who suspects her life in a displaced persons camp and her Ukrainian identity are only part of a larger, darker puzzle. While it addresses the historical trauma of World War II and the Nazi Lebensborn program, it does so with a focus on resilience and the power of truth. It is best suited for middle-grade readers (ages 9-13) who are ready for a mystery that balances historical reality with a hopeful search for home.
