About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts noticing financial disparities between families or if they are shouldering heavy responsibilities at home. This moving story follows twelve year old Olivia as she navigates life in a trailer park, caring for her younger sister while their mother works multiple jobs. It gently explores the heavy weight of 'parentification' and the anxiety of poverty through a lens of hope and imagination. While the themes are realistic and poignant, the deep bond between the sisters makes it a heartwarming choice for middle grade readers who are beginning to process complex social realities. It is an excellent tool for normalizing the experience of housing instability and fostering empathy for peers in similar situations.
