About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the 'aftermath' of a traumatic event, whether a personal loss or a scary world event. This gripping verse novel follows Nora, a girl who becomes separated from her father during a flash flood in a desert canyon. One year prior, Nora lost her mother to a random act of violence, and this new crisis forces her to confront both her literal survival and her deep-seated grief. It is a powerful exploration of post-traumatic stress, anxiety, and the resilience required to keep moving forward when the world feels unsafe. While the survival stakes are high, the story provides a safe, metaphorical space for children ages 10 to 12 to process big emotions and find their own inner strength.
