Dawn on the Coast (the Baby-Sitters Club, 23)
by Ann M. Martin · · 2023
When Dawn Schafer travels back to California for an extended visit, she finds herself caught between the nostalgia of her former home and her growing roots in Connecticut. Reconnecting with her father, brother, and West Coast friends brings happiness, yet it forces her to confront painful questions about where she truly belongs. Throughout her journey, Dawn learns to navigate complex family dynamics and long-distance friendships with honesty and self-reflection.
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- Ages 10–14
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- Middle Grade Reads
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Parent notes
This entry in the series thoughtfully explores the lingering emotional impact of divorce on young teenagers. Parents will find helpful opportunities to discuss contentment, family communication, and how to process big life changes while trusting God through transition.
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Discussion questions
- 1What toll did Dawn's hesitation to speak openly about her California dreams take on her relationships with her friends back in Stoneybrook?
- 2Dawn struggles with feeling divided between two places; how does Paul's message about contentment in Philippians 4:11-13 speak to her situation?
- 3When tensions flared over Dawn's potential relocation, did her friends handle their hurt feelings with fairness and empathy, or could they have responded more mercifully?
- 4In what ways does the author invite readers to empathize with children caught between two home environments?
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