In a bleak setting where children struggle for survival against an oppressive alien race, they face constant fear and deprivation. Living in dire conditions, they are dirty and wounded, yet their strongest weapon is the deep bond of friendship they share. This connection provides them with hope and resilience amid a harsh and unforgiving world, highlighting themes of camaraderie and the human spirit's endurance in the face of adversity.
From an early age Ruth had always struggled to fit in. Her only solace was provided by the abundance of nature she enjoyed living by the beautiful North Cornwall coast. She took pleasure in seeing the resilience of sea pinks, small pink flowers clinging to the cliffs and the warm coconut aroma of vivid orange gorse. As an only child she felt lost and isolated until her gift made itself known to her. This gift gave her a reason to live in a world she barely understood. She was not prepared however for the toll on her emotional and physical self her gift would exact from her, never knowing when she would be called upon to help those no longer of this time find forgiveness.
Sadie and Papa are spending the day together taking care of Baby Joe. Their time is spent not only looking after Baby Joe, but also thinking together. Through their easy and loving connection, Sadie and Papa explore the importance of crying; their time together offers us, the readers, a window into a thoughtful relationship that promotes a message that little children may remember as they navigate their own emotional development over a lifetime.