About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child is navigating the complex grief of losing a parent and the upheaval of a new stepparent and stepsibling moving in. This gentle, poignant story follows twelve-year-old Maggie, who is still reeling from her mother's death a year ago. When her father's new partner and her son move in, Maggie feels her world shrinking. She finds an unexpected purpose and a place for her feelings when she discovers an abandoned gosling and decides to raise it in secret. The novel tenderly explores themes of grief, resilience, and the formation of new family bonds, making it a perfect choice for kids ages 9 to 12. It offers a hopeful, nature-based path to healing, showing how caring for another creature can help a child heal themself.
