The Zuzu Secret

Set in a new town during summer, this heartfelt novel follows twelve-year-old Josie and her fifteen-year-old brother Abe as they navigate family rules, secrets, and personal aspirations. Josie, an animal lover and aspiring vet, secretly cares for a bearded dragon despite her family's strict no-pets policy, while Abe, who has Prader-Willi syndrome, takes risks to pursue his dreams. Told from both of their perspectives, the story explores themes of honesty, independence, and the complexities of family relationships.