Totally Confidential

Reach for this book when your child is starting to navigate the complex social landscape of middle school secrets and the weight of being the 'listener' in a friend group. It is perfect for the pre-teen who is naturally observant and helpful but might be overstepping boundaries or struggling with the burden of keeping others' confidences. Quinny, a twelve-year-old with a knack for advice, starts a business as a professional listener, only to find that knowing everyone's secrets is more complicated than she imagined. The story explores themes of honesty, the ethics of privacy, and the difference between helping and meddling. It is a relatable, secular, and humorous look at the social growing pains of the late elementary and early middle school years, offering a roadmap for healthy communication.