Rebel on a Rock

A parent might reach for this book when their child is navigating the complexities of a new blended family or feeling like an outsider in a new situation. It tells the story of Jo, who is on a tense family holiday with her mother's new boyfriend, Charles. Set in a fictional country under a strict political regime, Jo's personal feelings of mistrust toward Charles spiral into a real life adventure when she befriends a local boy and gets caught up in a dangerous political plot. The story masterfully weaves together themes of family adjustment, trust, and finding one's own courage. It is ideal for readers who can handle mild peril and are ready to think about complex situations, showing that even a child's feelings and actions can have a big impact.