How I Saved My Father's Life (and Ruined Everything Else)

This engaging chapter book follows a young girl as she grapples with the significant changes in her family life, specifically her parents' divorce and her father's subsequent remarriage. Told from her perspective, the story explores her attempts to understand and influence these events, often with humorous and poignant results. The narrative touches on themes of family bonds, coping with change, and finding one's place within evolving family structures, all set against the backdrop of Rhode Island and a trip to Italy. It's a thoughtful read for children navigating similar family transitions.