Mary Anne's Big Break-Up

Reach for this book when your child is experiencing the painful, confusing end of a first relationship or a deep friendship that has slowly drifted apart. It serves as a gentle mirror for those moments when two people still care about each other but realize they are no longer headed in the same direction. The story follows Mary Anne as she navigates the difficult decision to end her long-term relationship with Logan, exploring the complex emotions of guilt, relief, and the search for individual identity. This middle grade novel is developmentally perfect for ages 8 to 12, offering a realistic look at how growing up sometimes means saying goodbye. It normalizes the sadness of a breakup while celebrating the newfound freedom that comes with reclaiming one's own time and interests. Parents will appreciate the healthy communication modeled and the focus on self-reliance rather than drama.