Grounded

In the middle-grade novel "Grounded," four unlikely kids find themselves stranded at an airport after a thunderstorm halts all flights. As they navigate their own personal challenges—Feek's aspirations as a poet, Hanna's search for a lost cat, Sami's anxiety over a karate tournament, and Nora's struggle with family expectations—their paths intertwine in unexpected ways. Told from alternating perspectives, this captivating story explores how a single night can forge lasting connections.