Samantha Hansen Has Rocks in Her Head

Ten-year-old Samantha Hansen is a science-loving girl who collects rocks and tries to understand how the world works. When her family plans a vacation to the Grand Canyon, Samantha must learn to control her temper in order to go. She also grapples with bigger questions about her family, including why her mother refuses to talk about her father who died when Samantha was very young. The book explores Samantha's relationships with her bossy older sister and her struggles with grief and family secrets.