About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels stifled by the weight of expectations or is struggling to process the loss of a close grandparent. It is a perfect fit for the 'old soul' reader who feels they are being rushed into adulthood before they are ready. The story follows eleven-year-old Dally, who is caught between her mother's rigid plans for her future and her own longing for adventure. Through a magical library where books serve as portals to the past, Dally explores her family's hidden history and her own biracial identity. This is a sophisticated middle-grade fantasy that handles grief with secular, grounded realism while offering a thrilling escape through time-travel. It is ideal for children aged 9 to 12 who are beginning to realize that their parents are complex people with their own secrets.
