Orphanland: A Coming-of-Age Mystery

Eleven-year-old Willa Johnson moves to the Southern Ohio Children’s Home after her mom’s overdose, where she forms a meaningful bond with a new resident, Kacey, a nonbinary teen facing rejection from their parents. The children discover a hidden set of diaries that uncover a dark past with significant implications. This heartfelt novel explores the impact of the opioid epidemic on children and their families, emphasizing themes of friendship, resilience, and uncovering long-buried secrets.