Ostrich Eye

Reach for this book when your teenager begins navigating the complex boundaries of privacy, digital footprints, and the unsettling feeling of being watched in their own community. It is a sophisticated choice for adolescents who are starting to realize that the adults around them may have hidden lives or that their safe neighborhood contains unseen risks. The story follows Ginger, whose life is upended by a local disappearance and the discovery of a stalker. Through this lens, the book explores themes of hyper-vigilance, family secrets, and the loss of childhood innocence. It serves as an excellent bridge to talk about personal safety without being alarmist, helping teens process the anxiety that comes with increased awareness of real-world dangers. Parents will appreciate the realistic, secular approach to a high-stakes emotional situation that mirrors the protective instincts we all feel for our children.