A lyrical verse novel that explores the life of 12-year-old Freya, who is from a ‘two home, donor-conceived, created with love family’. The novel explores the struggles she experiences in their new home under the Skipping Girl sign. Readers journey with Freya as she copes with fears, new beginnings, being left out and changes in family, friendships, school and living arrangements.
It is a well-constructed, cohesive novel which skilfully combines precise and sophisticated language, creative font and layout and Skipping Girl and basketball motifs to produce a touching and accessible read. Freya’s authentically portrayed experiences address age-appropriate content related to puberty education, anxiety and inclusion in a way that leads to the ultimate realisation she can belong in more than one place.