About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the aftermath of a family split or feels like a fish out of water after a major move. It speaks directly to the 'in-between' feeling of belonging to two different homes while trying to reclaim a sense of self among old friends. Stacey McGill returns to Stoneybrook following her parents' divorce, only to find that her place in the Baby-Sitters Club and her relationship with her parents have shifted in her absence. The story gently explores the reality that things cannot always go back to exactly how they were, but that new rhythms can be just as fulfilling. It is a comforting, realistic choice for readers aged 8 to 12 who are navigating loyalty conflicts or the logistics of a changing family structure.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book handles divorce and its logistical fallout with a very direct, secular, and realistic approach. It does not sugarcoat the tension between the parents or Stacey's feeling of being caught in the middle. The resolution is hopeful but grounded in the reality that the divorce is permanent.
