About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child is feeling overwhelmed by major life changes, such as a best friend moving or a parental divorce. Amber Brown is starting fourth grade, but it feels all wrong. Her best friend, Justin, has moved to another state, and her parents just got divorced, with her dad now living in Paris. The story follows Amber as she navigates her big, messy feelings of sadness, anger, and loneliness while trying to find her footing with a new teacher and new classmates. Written with humor and heart, this book is perfect for early chapter book readers aged 8 to 11. It validates a child's complex emotions and shows that even when things change, it's possible to be sad and strong at the same time.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals directly and in a secular way with parental divorce and the grief of a best friend moving away. Amber's feelings are presented honestly, including her anger at her parents and her deep sadness about Justin. The resolution is realistic and hopeful. While her problems are not magically solved (her friend is still gone, her parents are still divorced), Amber shows resilience and begins to form new connections, suggesting that she will be okay.
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