About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the lingering shadows of grief or starting to ask difficult questions about global inequality and the origin of their belongings. It is a deeply moving story for middle graders that bridges the gap between personal sorrow and social responsibility. The narrative follows Clara, an American girl mourning her adopted sister, and Yuming, a girl forced into labor in a Chinese garment factory. As Clara discovers a cry for help hidden in a purse, she embarks on a mission that transforms her passive sadness into active purpose. Parents will appreciate the book's secular, empathetic approach to death and its sensitive introduction to human rights. It is an ideal choice for 10 to 14 year olds who are ready to explore how one person's empathy can reach across the globe.
