Owl's Song, The

Reach for this book when your child is feeling like an outsider or struggling to reconcile their family identity with the world around them. It is especially poignant for adolescents navigating the complexities of grief and cultural displacement. The story follows Billy, a young Native American boy who leaves his Idaho reservation for a city life that feels increasingly hostile and alien. Through his journey, the book explores profound themes of identity, the weight of heritage, and the resilience required to survive in an environment that does not understand you. Appropriate for ages 10 to 14, this is a somber but deeply honest look at the transition from childhood to young adulthood. Parents might choose this book to help a child process feelings of loneliness or to open a dialogue about the historical and contemporary challenges faced by Indigenous communities. It offers a realistic, unvarnished perspective on finding one's own 'song' amidst the noise of a changing world.