About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the disappearance or emotional absence of a parent and needs to bridge the gap with the parent who is still present. It is particularly helpful for children who feel a sense of abandonment and have idealized the parent who left while dismissing the one who stayed as boring or uninspired. Through a summer road trip in an RV, the story explores how we can find magic in the mundane and how resilience is often found in the most unexpected places. Ten-year-old Cass spends the summer with her father, whom she previously considered dull, only to discover he possesses a secret, creative spark called Sway. As they travel, she learns that her mother's departure was not her fault and that her father's stability is actually a form of deep, quiet love. This is a gentle, contemporary fiction piece for ages 8 to 12 that uses a touch of magical realism to navigate heavy themes of family separation and emotional recovery. It provides a comforting framework for discussing how families change and how children can find their own inner strength.
