About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts noticing that adults do not always have it all together, or if they are struggling with a parent who prioritizes their own dreams over their child's needs. It is a poignant exploration of the moment a child realizes their parent might be unreliable and the complicated grief that comes with outgrowing a caregiver's maturity level. Tallahassee Higgins has spent her life on the road with her fun, free-spirited mother, Liz. When Liz leaves her with an uncle in the suburbs to chase fame in Hollywood, Tallahassee must navigate a conventional world she once looked down upon. Through this transition, she learns that stability is not a cage and that love can look like a set routine rather than a spontaneous adventure. It is a grounding read for middle-grade students navigating family transitions or feelings of abandonment.
