Running through Sprinklers

This deeply felt middle grade novel explores the universal experience of changing friendships and self-discovery. Sara and Nadine have always been inseparable, but when Nadine skips a grade and heads to high school, Sara is left to navigate middle school alone. The story honestly portrays Sara's struggle with loneliness, her efforts to hold onto their bond, and ultimately, her journey to understand who she is as an individual. It's a poignant look at the bittersweet nature of growing up and the resilience required to embrace personal change. Ideal for readers aged 8-12.

Sara and Nadine have been like two halves of the same person, but when Nadine skips a grade and begins high school first, Sara must discover who she is without Nadine.