The View from Below

In this evocative tale set in July 1969 Los Angeles, nine-year-old Robin navigates a city shrouded in smog and chaos, where her parents' indulgence and adult follies threaten to overshadow her world. As her parents leave her and her brother with an unreliable babysitter, Robin unexpectedly assumes a role of responsibility on her own terms. The story explores her perceptions of adult behavior and her resilience in the face of uncertainty.