About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is facing a major transition, particularly one involving their physical home or a change in family dynamics. It is a gentle yet profound resource for children who feel a deep, almost spiritual connection to their neighborhood and find it difficult to say goodbye to the places that hold their memories. Mo Wren is an eleven year old girl desperate to save her street from developers, believing that if she can just find the elusive fox in the ravine, she can keep her world from falling apart. The story explores the messy intersections of grief, growing up, and the meaning of community. It handles the weight of a deceased mother and a changing neighborhood with a realistic, tender touch that never feels overwhelming. Parents will appreciate the way it validates a child's attachment to physical objects and places while slowly guiding them toward the realization that home is something we carry within us. It is an ideal bridge for the pre-teen years when childhood wonder begins to meet adult realities.
