Lizzie Flying Solo

A lyrical, poignant middle grade novel about embracing change, accepting help from others, and finding a place to call home. Perfect for fans of Raymie Nightingale.

A Kirkus Best Book of 2019!

Lizzie St. Claire wants to be invisible. Forced to move out of her home, she and her mom now live in a transitional housing shelter, Good Hope, until they can get back on their feet.

Lizzie just wants to keep her head down at Good Hope and her new school, so she doesn’t have to admit the real reason she and her mom lost everything.

But when Lizzie finds herself at the nearby Birchwood Stables, some new friends—along with the arrival of a frightened pony named Fire—help Lizzie to open up and accept help from those around her, even if it means she’ll have more to lose if things change again.

Can a shy girl and a scared pony really find the courage to save each other?

An Unlikely Friendship: Lizzie is determined to stay invisible, and Fire is a pony too frightened to trust anyone. Together, they might just find a reason to let their guards down. A Story About Homelessness: A sensitive and hopeful look at what it’s like to live in a transitional shelter, navigate a new school, and hide a painful family secret. The Healing Power of Horses: For any young reader who knows that the best kind of therapy can be found in a barn, with the quiet companionship of a horse. Finding Your Voice: A powerful middle grade journey about learning to accept help, speak your truth, and discover that home is more than just a place.