My sister lives on the mantelpiece

Firefly & Fern Summary

When ten-year-old Jam's family moves to a new house, he discovers his sister's ashes on the mantelpiece—a sister he never knew because she died before he was born. Through Jam's eyes, readers explore how grief shapes a family, how siblings connect across loss, and how one boy learns to understand his parents' heartbreak while finding his own voice. This touching novel shows children that families are complicated, love persists through pain, and there's always room for healing and connection.