About This Book
Reach for this book when your middle schooler is spiraling over a potential move or feels like the adults in their life are keeping secrets. It perfectly validates the specific anxiety of a child who feels their stable world is shifting without their consent. The story follows thirteen year old Alexis as she navigates the fear that her mother is planning to move the family away from their beloved Chicago home while also untangling a local mystery involving a strange young man following her and her best friend. This is an excellent choice for a child who feels caught between childhood and adolescence. It addresses the emotional weight of letting go and the power of honesty within a family unit. While there is a suspenseful mystery element, the heart of the book is about managing the 'what-ifs' of life and learning how to communicate needs when everything feels out of control. It is a gentle, realistic look at growing up in an urban environment.
