Georgia Rules

Reach for this book when your child is facing a significant life transition or struggling with the realization that their family history is more complicated than they were told. It is a powerful tool for navigating the grief of losing a parent they never truly knew while adjusting to the culture shock of a cross-country move. The story follows Maggie and her mother as they leave their structured life in Georgia for a sprawling Vermont farm inherited from Maggie's estranged, recently deceased father. At its heart, this is a story about the tension between rules and freedom. While Maggie deals with her mother's rigid expectations, she discovers a local family that lives by a different, more liberated code. It is developmentally perfect for children ages 8 to 12 who are beginning to question authority and search for their own identities. This book provides a safe space to discuss honesty, the complexities of grief, and the beauty of found community.