The Best Worst Thing

The Best Worst Thing introduces Maggie, a middle school student whose heightened awareness of injustice and danger leads her to develop intricate strategies for controlling her immediate environment and protecting others. As her best friend changes and the world seems increasingly unpredictable, Maggie grapples with intense anxiety, believing it's solely her responsibility to ensure everyone's safety. This chapter book offers a sensitive and insightful look into a child's experience with anxiety and the challenges of navigating a world that feels out of control. It's ideal for children aged 8-12 who may be experiencing similar feelings of worry or a strong sense of responsibility, providing a narrative that normalizes these emotions while gently guiding readers toward understanding the importance of acceptance and letting go.

"Maggie sees injustice and danger everywhere, and she does not like it one bit, so she devises intricate ways of controlling her own world, and a larger, more dangerous plan for protecting everyone else"--