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Synopsis
On his twelfth birthday, Brady discovers an unusual egg in his own private cave on the beach near his house, and the creature that hatches from it helps him deal with his mother's death and his father's impending remarriage.
Is Impossible Things appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A gentle fantasy about a boy processing his mother's death with help from a magical creature he hatches from an egg. Themes of grief, family change, and emotional healing make this appropriate for middle grade readers.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death of parent and grief.
Who'll love this
A twelve-year-old discovers a mysterious egg in a secret beach cave, and the magical creature that hatches becomes his friend during a difficult time.