About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is processing a significant loss or struggling with a period of intense denial and waiting. While many stories about loss focus on the immediate aftermath, The Cuckoo's Child delves into the complex psychological space of refusing to accept reality. Eleven-year-old Mia is uprooted from her life in Taiwan and sent to live with relatives in Tennessee after her parents disappear at sea. The story masterfully handles themes of displacement, the search for belonging, and the slow, often painful process of letting go. It is a gentle yet honest exploration of grief suitable for middle-grade readers, offering a mirror for those who feel like 'outsiders' in their own families and a window into the resilience required to build a new life when the old one is gone.
