First published 2013
Eight-year-old Ava's quiet life with her mother is shattered when her father suddenly disappears. Ava retreats into her imagination, finding solace in the fairy tales she reads. But as her mother struggles to keep their family afloat, Ava must confront the painful realities of her new normal. Faced with instability and grief, Ava clings to the hope that her father will return. Her search for answers and the security she once knew propels her on a journey of self-discovery, where she learns the true meaning of family and the power of resilience.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, search-for-answers
121 pages · Paperback
Content warnings: mental-illness