Olivia is on her annual family trip to Florida to visit her grandparents, but this year things have changed: her parents are getting divorced; Dad's not there; and her best summer friend is growing up. Olivia feels like an outsider. It's always been her and her dad, with whom she has a special bond, so she's not sure what to do with her mom and sister. When Olivia comes across a sea turtle looking for a place to make her nest, she realizes the lights from the neighboring inn are distracting the animal. Olivia becomes an activist and fights for the safety of the turtles. In turn, she discovers her voice and a way to mend her family. Olivia keeps to herself and makes believably questionable choices, from clamming up about her feelings to not including others in her fight for the turtles. Eventually, though, she learns the benefits of opening herself up and realizes that others may be dealing with similar issues. A slow but comforting book for fans of Ali Benjamin and Suzanne LaFleur.

Olivia Forrester's family vacation is one person short this year: Her parents have split up.Liv usua