About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is starting to ask complex questions about where they come from, or when they feel like an outsider looking for a place to belong. It is a lyrical and slightly surreal story about two orphan girls, Naomi and Lizzie, whose lives in a small town are upended by the arrival of a mysterious boy and a series of strange events that link back to a grand estate in Ireland. The story weaves together themes of friendship, the ripples of past choices, and the magical way that people are interconnected across time and distance. Creech uses a whimsical, folk-tale style that makes the heavy topics of abandonment and family secrets feel safe and manageable for children ages 8 to 12. It is a beautiful choice for families exploring the concepts of foster care, adoption, or the idea that family is something we build as much as something we are born into.
