About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with questions of identity, belonging, or what truly makes a family. It is an exceptional resource for children who may feel 'different' due to their birth stories, adoption, or unconventional home lives, providing a spunky and resilient protagonist who thrives in a non-traditional setting. Mo LoBeau is a rising sixth-grader who was washed into the town of Tupelo Landing during a hurricane as a baby. Raised by her adoptive 'parents,' the Colonel and Miss Lana, Mo is fiercely loved but still sends messages in bottles to her 'Upstream Mother.' When a murder mystery involving a lawman and a local resident shakes the town, Mo and her best friend Dale form a detective agency. Through humor and high-stakes adventure, the story explores the strength of chosen family and the courage required to face the unknown parts of one's own history. It is a heartwarming, Southern-style mystery perfect for kids ready for a slightly more complex, multi-layered plot.
