Bluestone - Nonny Doodles;E. N. LaScala

Mallory never thought she'd have to start over.

In her small mountain town, she knew everything: the winding river, the quiet mornings with her three crows, and the friends who had stood by her side since kindergarten. But when her family moved to a bigger town, she became the new girl in a place that felt foreign. At school, she faced challenges; the work was harder, the kids were quicker to judge, and Mallory felt too tall, too quiet, and too different to fit in.

At home, things weren't easy either. Money was tight, her family was experiencing its own sorrows, and expectations felt insurmountable. Some days, her family seemed to barely be hanging on.

However, in unexpected places, Mallory began to uncover something profound: belonging isn't about being like everyone else. It's about finding the courage to be yourself.

From the creative mind behind Nonny Doodles Adventures is a heart-filled book about growing up, navigating real-life challenges, and finding hope in the middle of change.

Perfect for readers ages 9-13, this honest and uplifting story reminds us that even when life feels uncertain-at school, at home, or inside ourselves-there is strength in staying true to who you are.