Dawn's Book

A parent should reach for this book when their child is struggling with the emotional fallout of a divorce or the difficult transition of a parent's remarriage. It is particularly resonant for children who feel caught between two homes or who are experiencing the unique 'homesickness' that comes with living far away from a non-custodial parent. The story follows Dawn Schafer as she navigates her mother's wedding and her own complicated feelings about her father and brother living on the opposite coast. While the book deals with themes of loneliness, loyalty, and the anxiety of change, it remains firmly grounded in a supportive, middle-grade reality. It validates the messy, often contradictory feelings children have when their family structure shifts. Ideal for ages 8 to 12, this story offers comfort and normalcy, reminding young readers that it is okay to miss one life while trying to build another.