About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is grappling with the tension between where they come from and where they want to go. It is an ideal choice for the child who feels the weight of adult responsibilities or is struggling to reconcile their personal ambitions with their loyalty to family and friends. This final chapter in Ellie's story captures the complex emotions of the end of World War I, focusing on the bittersweet transition from a familiar past to an uncertain future. While set in a historical context, the emotional core is deeply relatable for modern teens facing the end of their school years. Ellie must decide between her village life and her dreams of the city, all while navigating her first love, Jack, whose path may be diverging from her own. It is a realistic, poignant exploration of identity and independence suitable for ages 11 to 15.
