Octopus Moon
Bobbie Pyron
Pearl, a fifth grader who enjoys observing creatures at her local aquarium, wishes her life felt as steady as the animals she watches. Changes leave her struggling with school, sleep, friendships, and activities she once liked. Told in verse, the novel follows Pearl through childhood depression, a diagnosis, and a gradual process of healing. It centers both the disruption depression brings and the possibility of recovery.
This book appears on 3 reading lists across 1 edition from 3 organizations.
