About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is navigating the quiet, often confusing space of a shifting family structure, specifically parental separation or divorce. It is an ideal choice for the 'old soul' child who prefers the company of nature or a single close friend over a large crowd. The story follows Adam during a transitional summer at his grandmother's lake cabin. While dealing with the absence of his father and the changing family dynamics, he befriends an adventurous girl named Alice. Together, they unravel a family mystery involving his grandmother's past. This is a gentle, atmospheric read for ages 8 to 12 that explores loneliness, the restorative power of the natural world, and the realization that change can bring unexpected new beginnings.
