About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is acting 'too old for their age' or carrying the weight of family instability, such as a parent's incarceration or neglect. This moving story follows eleven-year-old Angel as she is thrust into the role of primary caregiver for her brother and great-grandmother in rural Vermont. While dealing with poverty and a mother who cannot cope, Angel meets a mysterious neighbor who teaches her about the vastness of the universe through a telescope. It is a deeply realistic look at resilience and finding beauty in the midst of hardship. This book is best for mature readers aged 10 to 14 who are ready to explore complex family dynamics and the healing power of wonder.
