About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is navigating the complex emotions of a blended or adoptive family, particularly if they are struggling with loyalty or the fear of being taken away from a place where they finally feel safe. Set in the shadow of the atomic age, the story follows Dewey Kerrigan as she thrives in a science-minded household only to have her world upended by the return of her biological mother. It is a profound exploration of what makes a family and how to find one's voice when adults make life-altering decisions. Ideal for middle schoolers, it offers a sophisticated look at resilience and the courage required to define oneself. You might choose this to help a child process their own feelings of displacement or to spark conversations about the ethics of science and the meaning of home.
