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Description
This vivid, heartfelt tale tells of a teenager's poetic quest to discover her place within her adoptive family and within the wider world.
Quick Summary
If you've got a kid who writes poetry in notebooks or keeps a journal, this one's going to hit different. The main character is a teenage girl navigating life with an adoptive family, and she uses poetry to figure out who she really is and where she fits. It's short enough to keep momentum (under 25,000 words), which makes it great for kids who want something they can actually finish in a sitting or two. There's nothing scary here just genuine, sometimes messy feelings about identity, belonging, and figuring out your place in the world, all wrapped up in beautiful, accessible verse. Fans of "Love That Dog" by Sharon Creech will recognize that same punch-to-the-heart feeling of seeing yourself reflected in someone else's words. It's perfect for middle graders who like their books emotional without being heavy, and for parents looking for a way to start conversations about adoption or identity with their kids.