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Young Owen Skye's first true love, Sylvia Tull, is moving away to the small town of Elgin. To distract himself from the heartache, Owen teams up with his brothers and dives into a series of thrilling adventures.
Quick Summary
If you've got a kid who's about to face their first big heartbreak or knows someone who has "After Sylvia" is such a perfect pick. Owen Skye is dealing with his first real crush moving away, and instead of just moping around (though he does some of that too), he channel that energy into wild adventures with his brothers. The way Cumyn captures that mix of genuine sadness and middle-school silliness feels really authentic your kid will probably see a little bit of themselves in Owen's mix of drama and determination to have fun anyway. It reminds me a lot of the way Andrew Clements writes about everyday kid struggles, but with a bit more action and humor thrown in. Parents will appreciate that it deals with real emotions without being preachy, and kids will love the brothers' schemes and close calls. It's got enough heart to make you feel something, but also plenty of funny moments to keep things light definitely a great choice for readers who might be hesitant about anything too heavy.