
In Brigit Young's 'Worth a Thousand Words,' readers meet Tillie, a quiet and observant girl who uses her camera to find lost objects around school. Her unique talent is put to the ultimate test when a new friend, Jake, desperately needs her help to locate his missing father. This chapter book weaves a compelling mystery with themes of friendship, self-discovery, and perseverance. It's a poignant story about an outsider finding her voice and purpose while navigating a complex, real-world challenge, making it suitable for children aged 4-11, particularly those ready for independent reading.
Quiet outsider Tillie is known around school for using her camera to find lost things, but when a boy named Jake needs help finding his dad, Tillie faces her biggest challenge yet.