About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is navigating a major life transition, particularly one involving a change in family structure or a move to a new community. It is a comforting resource for children who feel like outsiders or who are struggling to find their voice after experiencing instability. The story follows thirteen-year-old William, who has recently been adopted by his Aunt Fiona alongside his siblings. As he lands the role of Puck in a professional production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, he discovers that creativity and performance can be powerful tools for healing and self-discovery. This gentle contemporary novel is ideal for middle-grade readers (ages 9-13) because it validates the complex feelings of foster and adoptive experiences without being overly heavy. Parents will appreciate how it models a healthy, supportive adult-child relationship and demonstrates how a specific passion can help a child anchor themselves in a new world.
