Recommended Age:
10
+
Best for independent readers who enjoy quiet, emotionally affecting stories about two grieving children who find unexpected connection and healing in each other.
About the Book
David, a nine-year-old boy who is withdrawn and grieving the death of his mother, befriends Primrose, an angry, unpredictable girl living with her grandmother, and together they navigate their grief and anger through an unlikely friendship. A quiet, deeply affecting novel about loss and connection.
Content Ratings
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Moderate Themes
David is processing the death of his mother and his father's emotional absence; Primrose is processing abandonment and instability; themes of grief, anger, and the healing power of friendship are emotionally significant.
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Mild Violence
Primrose is volatile and lashes out physically at times; the violence is brief and reflective of her emotional state rather than sustained danger.
Engagement:
Genre:
Adventure
Published:
2007
Page Count:
220
