Calvin and the Sugar Apples

An unforgettable middle grade novel about friendship, grief, and the power of speaking your truth-told with warmth, honesty, and hope.

"A sensitive and rich children's novel-a thoughtful, warm reflection on overcoming loss and embracing change." -Foreword Reviews

Ten-year-old Amelia has always had her chinchilla, Calvin, to confide in. But now Calvin is gone, and her parents say he's in "a better place." Without her fuzzy companion, Amelia struggles to process the big feelings that come wit...