Kezzie

Reach for this book when your child is facing a major life transition, such as moving to a new country or navigating the fallout of a family crisis. Kezzie provides a sturdy emotional roadmap for children dealing with the fear of being separated from those they love. Set against the backdrop of the 1930s Depression, the story follows two sisters, Kezzie and Lucy, as they are uprooted from their Scottish mining village and sent across the Atlantic to Canada. Through Kezzie's eyes, readers witness the crushing weight of poverty and the grit required to keep a family together when everything else falls away. This historical novel is ideal for middle schoolers (ages 10 to 14) because it treats their anxieties with respect while modeling profound resilience. It is a deeply moving choice for parents who want to normalize feelings of displacement and show that even in the darkest circumstances, hope and sisterly devotion can light the way home.