Secrets and Scones

Name: Secrets and Scones
ISBN: 9781492669647

by Laurel Remington

For a child navigating the tricky balance between family privacy and personal identity, this heartwarming story shows how a new hobby can spark unexpected friendships and self-discovery.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their child is struggling with social media oversharing or feeling overshadowed by a parent's online presence. Twelve-year-old Scarlett is mortified by her mother’s popular parenting blog, which details all her most embarrassing moments. She retreats from her friends and hobbies until a friendship with an elderly neighbor introduces her to the world of baking. This heartwarming story for ages 9-13 explores themes of privacy, identity, and the power of intergenerational friendship. It’s an excellent, gentle way to open a conversation about online boundaries and the importance of forging your own path, separate from family expectations.

Loneliness & Belonging Making Friends Cooking & Food Self-Confidence & Identity Friendship & Social Friendship & Loyalty Being Different Family & Siblings

What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesMild

Deals with feelings of loneliness, public shame, and parent-child conflict.

Sensitive Topics

The core sensitive topic is the parent-child conflict over "sharenting" and online privacy. The book addresses this modern issue directly and from the child's perspective. The resolution is hopeful, emphasizing communication and the setting of mutual boundaries. The story also gently touches on aging and loneliness through the character of Mrs. Simpson. The approach is entirely secular.