Desdemona, twelve going on desperate

Firefly & Fern Summary

Desdemona is a spirited twelve-year-old navigating the awkward, hilarious complexities of middle school life while managing life in a single-parent household. This witty novel captures the emotional rollercoaster of early adolescence with humor and heart, showing readers that feeling desperate about growing up is completely normal—and often funny. Through Desdemona's misadventures and self-discovery, children will find themselves laughing while recognizing their own struggles with fitting in, family dynamics, and finding their place in the world.