About This Book
Reach for this book when your middle-grade child is struggling with the 'rumor mill' or feeling anxious about maintaining friendships outside of school. It is an ideal choice for navigating the social shifts that happen as children grow apart or feel pressured by peer gossip. The story follows the Holiday Five, a group of summer camp friends, as they reunite for Halloween. However, a local rumor involving two members of the group, Scott and Lia, threatens to derail their bond. Through the lens of a festive holiday setting, the book explores the complexities of trust and how easy it is for misunderstandings to escalate. It is an approachable, realistic look at social dynamics for children aged 8 to 12. Parents will appreciate how it validates the stress of 'keeping the group together' while modeling healthy ways to confront gossip and repair hurt feelings.
