About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the hidden weight of a parent's mental illness or feels paralyzed by their own growing anxieties. The story follows twelve-year-old Wren Baker, whose life is upended when her mother is hospitalized for severe depression. While living with her adventurous cousin Silver and navigating life with her younger brother, who has Asperger's syndrome, Wren must decide whether to stay safe in her shell or face a literal and figurative mountain of fears. It is a deeply compassionate look at the ripple effects of clinical depression on a family. Parents will appreciate how it balances the heavy reality of mental health with a middle-grade mystery and an empowering journey toward resilience. It is best suited for ages 9 to 12, offering a mirror for children who feel they must be 'the brave ones' when the adults in their lives are struggling.
