About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is craving a sense of agency and adventure, or when your family is navigating a transition like moving to a new town. It serves as a comforting reminder that change can lead to unexpected magic and that being 'different' is something to be celebrated. The story follows the Mellen family as they inherit a bright pink motel in Florida, only to find it populated by a cast of eccentric, mysterious guests. As the Mellen children, Kirby and Bitsy, help manage the motel, they navigate a world where adults are quirky and the setting is vibrant. The book emphasizes teamwork and curiosity over fear of the unknown. It is a gentle, mid-twentieth-century mystery that provides a safe space for children to explore the idea of independence and the joy of finding a unique community where everyone belongs, regardless of their oddities.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The story begins with the death of an uncle, but this is handled entirely as a plot device for the inheritance rather than a study of grief. The approach is secular and lighthearted.
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