Bounce

Bounce tells the heartfelt story of Evyn, a thirteen-year-old girl whose life takes an unexpected turn when her father, widowed since her toddler years, decides to remarry. This decision initiates a cascade of major changes: a move from Maine to Boston, the sudden acquisition of six new step-siblings, and enrollment in a new private school. Evyn, who has already experienced the profound loss of her mother, finds herself resistant to these overwhelming adjustments. The book sensitively explores her anger, longing for her past life, and her journey to find resilience and a sense of belonging amidst a drastically altered family dynamic. It's a poignant read for children navigating complex family changes.

Thirteen-year-old Evyn's world is turned upside-down when her father, widowed since she was a toddler, suddenly decides to marry a woman with six children, move with Ev and her brother from Maine to Boston, and enroll her in private school.